Industrial Electrical Apprentice — Mentored, Hands-On, Tafe Covered

Australian Industry Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Stream in Melbourne is seeking a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Graduate/Junior to join the 2027 Ignite Graduate Program. You will be part of the Utilities team, supporting Water Projects across Victoria and rotation through different specialisations.

This two-year program focuses on on-the-job learning, formal development, and networking with leaders. Eligible candidates have a 3-year engineering degree completed recently, can commit to full-time work for the duration, and hold

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-year engineering undergraduate degree completed within the last 5 years.
• Willingness to work full-time for the 2-year duration beginning February 2027.
• Australian/New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Support Water Projects across Victoria within the Utilities division.
• Participate in job rotations across different engineering specialisations.
• Engage in professional development, networking, and mentorship opportunities.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Engineering degree (3-year)

Job description

Mechanical or Electrical Engineer Graduate/Junior

Service Stream are excited to open applications for a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Graduate to join our Utilities division, and form part of our cohort for the 2027 Ignite Graduate Program . You might be either a first or second year Graduate, and you will be predominately supporting our Water Projects across Victoria. You will be part of the wider Utilities team, which is our biggest business unit that supports Power, Gas, Water and Industrial sectors Australia-wide.

About us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries -we keep communities connected.

We specialise in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of assets across these industries and have a 5,500 + strong workforce. With major contract wins this year, including with the Department of Defence, Service Stream continues to grow. As we look ahead to an even stronger 2027, there has never been a better time to join us!

About the program

Our 2-year program is designed to support your personal and professional growth through a balanced mix of on-the-job experience, learning from others, and structured formal development. Our program features:

• Job rotations – you will have the opportunity to work across different areas of specialisation and projects.
• Networking events – meet and greets with our executives as well as our business leaders, other graduates, and graduate alumni.
• Professional membership – for your first year we will give you access to your relevant association such as Engineers Australia.
• Learning courses - to build capability in areas such as personal branding, influencing, finance and presenting.
• Annual site visits - providing on the job experiences and exposure to various projects across Australia.
• Support and guidance - through leadership support, a buddy system, a dedicated and enthusiastic graduate program team and mentoring opportunities.
• Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.
• Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.

O-Week kicks off in February 2027 from our head office in Melbourne. We will provide remuneration increases every 6 months for the duration of this program, and when you finish you will have a permanent role with us!

About you

If you’re looking for a workplace where you can be yourself and grow your career with a company that continues to grow, we would love to hear from you.

To be eligible for the program, you must:

• Have completed, or about to complete, a minimum 3-year engineering undergraduate degree within the last 5 years from a recognised university.
• Be available to work full-time for the 2-year duration of the program from February 2027.
• At time of application, hold Australian/New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.
• Hold a current Australian driver’s licence.

Primary Location

VIC - Epping

Job Description Summary

Join our 2027 Ignite Graduate Program!

We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please email