About Our Apprentice Program
We are seeking enthusiastic and proactive individuals to commence a career as a Mechanical Fitter Apprentice. This full-time, four-year apprenticeship offers hands-on experience maintaining essential water and wastewater infrastructure, with paid study time to complete your Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting/Machining) at Taree TAFE.
Key Responsibilities:
* Gain practical skills working on major water and wastewater infrastructure, treatment plants, pump stations, dams, reservoirs, pipeline systems, valves, actuators, hydraulic components, community assets including airports, sporting fields, event centres, pools, buildings, waste management and emergency services facilities.
* Work with other trades across electrical, instrumentation, data communications and automation systems, broadening your skill set and future opportunities.
Requirements:
* Be willing to learn on the job and ask questions.
* Be interested in maintaining and improving community facilities.
* Be a team player with strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
* Be safety-conscious, committed to working safely for yourself and others.
* Able to commit to study requirements and complete training in a timely and organised way.
* Hold a current Driver's License (Red P's or more).
* Be able to comply with uniform and PPE requirements, including while at TAFE.
Remuneration And Benefits
Employment type: Full-time, four-year apprenticeship with paid study time (38 hours per week with a 9-day fortnight)
Salary (exclusive of super): Starting from $808.30 to $974.50 per week depending on schooling and experience
Allowances: Adverse Working Level 1, Tool Allowance & Sewer Choke Allowance
Benefits
* On-the-job technical training and development
* Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
* PPE provided
* Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
* Genuine career progression opportunities within our organisation
* Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023
* Salary packaging options available
* Generous employee assistance program
* Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements