About the role

As an Electrical Apprentice, you will develop your skills and knowledge across Electrical Fitting, Mechanical and Instrumentation through a combination of formal training and practical, hands-on experience.

Based at our Southern Service Centre, Morayfield Depot, you will work across the Moreton Bay Region, supporting the maintenance and operation of critical water and wastewater infrastructure. Working alongside experienced tradespeople and leaders, you will gain on-the-job experience while building the skills to complete your apprenticeship.

This is a 4 year apprenticeship to start as soon as possible.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with maintenance and minor corrective works on plant, equipment and infrastructure.

• Supporting testing, inspections and fault-finding to ensure equipment is safe and operating effectively.

• Accurately completing timesheets, work history reports and maintenance records.

• Following workplace health and safety requirements and contributing to a strong safety culture.

• Working collaboratively with tradespeople and team members across the Moreton Bay Region.

• Participating in formal training, on-the-job learning and development activities.

About you

Our One Unitywater behaviours – Create the Future, Care Together, and Own It – define how we work together. You will demonstrate the following skills and qualities:

Must have

• Strong interest in electrical and instrumentation trades.

• Completion of, or progress towards, Year 12 with strong Maths and Science results.

• Strong computer skills and an eagerness to learn new technologies.

• A commitment to undertaking and completing formal apprenticeship training.

• Current C Class Driver's Licence and ability to pass a full colour vision test.

Nice to have

• Experience using hand tools.

• Demonstrated teamwork and communication skills.

• Basic time management and problem-solving skills.

• Previous exposure to technical, trade or engineering-related studies.

Working at Unitywater

• Flexibility: Hybrid and flexible working, purchased annual leave and access to floating public holidays.

• Wellbeing: Discounted private health insurance, salary packaging, employee assistance program, and access to retailer discounts and benefits.

• Learning and Development: Walk on Country experience, study assistance, access to a dedicated learning program and professional memberships.

• Diversity: We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, gender and expressions, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. You can join our employee networks focused on First Nations Reconciliation, LGBTQIA+, CALD, Gender, Life Stage, Disability and Accessibility.

About us

We operate on Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Turrbal Country, providing safe and reliable water to customers in Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa.

How to apply

Apply online and make sure to upload your up-to-date CV.

We encourage all suitable applicants to apply, and you're welcome to share your pronouns and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

If you're successful, you will need to confirm your right to work in Australia and complete relevant pre-employment checks, including verification of criminal history, drivers licence and driving history, alcohol and other drug screening.

Applications close: Thursday, 22nd October 2026

For further information, please contact our Talent Acquisition team. You can also speak to our Inclusion Specialist about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Unitywater respectfully acknowledges the Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Turrbal peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways in which we live, work and operate, and pays respects to Elders past and present.