Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships
Applications for our 2026 Apprenticeship Program are now open with electrical apprenticeships available at our Port Lincoln, Crystal Brook, Murray Bridge and South Para workshops, and mechanical apprenticeships available at our Happy Valley workshop.
Our Apprenticeship Program is a hands-on, entry-level opportunity for individuals who are passionate about practical work and eager to learn a trade. Over 4 years, you’ll combine real, on-the-job experience with formal TAFE training in your chosen field — Electrical, Mechanical or Fabrication. You’ll be part of a supportive team, learning the skills that keep our essential water services running across South Australia, while building a career you can be proud of.
Our wide variety of workshops, plants and facilities will give you exposure to unique challenges that will make you more capable, knowledgeable and versatile than other apprentices.
You’ll complete the program with highly-regarded technical capability in:
- Electrical
- Mechanical (Fitter andTurner)
- Fabrication (Welder/Boilermaker)
Our apprenticeship program includes:
- Paid employment for the duration of your apprenticeship
- A 4-year contract of training approved by the Training and Skills Commission of South Australia.
- A training program delivered by a registered training organisation (such as TAFE SA)
- Relevant costs associated with off-job training paid by us
The type of work you'll do depends on the type of apprenticeship you have.
As an electrical apprentice, you will:
- Build switchboards and other control systems for pumps, valves and tanks
- Trench and lay power cables
- Find faults and repair various parts of our network and infrastructure
- Work with ultrasonic and telemetry equipment
- Maintain the supply of power to our network and infrastructure
At TAFE you will undertake a Certificate III in ElectroTechnology, learning to:
- Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrical components
- Lay and connect cabling
- Assemble and set up wired and wireless systems
- Assemble electronic apparatus
As a mechanical engineering apprentice, you will:
- Use a range of tools and equipment, such as centre lathes, welders, guillotines, grinders and machine centres
- Produce, fit and assemble parts
- Produce sub-assemblies and components
- Set up and adjust metal-working equipment and raw materials
At TAFE you will undertake a Certificate III in Engineering Trades (Mechanical), learning to:
- Perform general machining
- Use power tools and hand-held operations
- Perform routine gas metal arc welding
- Interpret technical drawings
As a fabrication engineering apprentice, you will:
- Perform welding tasks, including oxy-acetylene and arc welding
- Manufacture and install various SA Water assets, like pipes, solar panels, ladders and security frames
- Maintain major assets, such as water and wastewater treatment plants.
- Repair pipework
At TAFE you will undertake a Certificate III in Engineering Trades (fabrication), learning to:
- Carry out manual arc welding procedures
- Perform manual heating and cutting
- Carry out mechanical cutting
- Interpret technical drawings
Recruitment process
Step 1 – Submit an online application via our Careers page. You’ll be asked a series of questions to confirm eligibility, including:
- Australian citizenship or permanent residency
- Holding a current and valid driver’s licence (full or probationary)
- Willingness to complete standard probity checks (reference checks, medical assessment, traffic history, police clearance, and right to work)
Step 2 – If eligible, you’ll be invited to complete an online assessment to evaluate your verbal, numerical, and communication skills. This includes a mix of written responses, multiple choice, and video/audio components.
Step 3 – Shortlisted candidates will attend an in-person Assessment Centre, involving a group activity and a one-on-one interview.
Step 4 – Final candidates will undergo probity checks. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will notify you of the outcome.
Meet some our apprentices and hear what they have to say.
Major faults
Polkinghorns Rd
Arthurton
- 18/06/2020
Water Supply On
- 18/06/2020 03:05 PM - We are attending to an incident in Arthurton with no interruption to the water supply. The safety of our crews and customers comes first, and we always aim to minimise inconvenience by restoring services as quickly as we can. Reference Number WO: 07505663.
- See all major faults
Scheduled works
Spruance Rd
Elizabeth East
- 11/06/2021
Temporary Supply Interruption
- Estimated start time and water supply off: 15/06/2021 09:00 AM
Estimated restore time and water supply back on: 15/06/2021 04:00 PM
We’re improving your services and undertaking maintenance work in Elizabeth East. Sometimes our crews need to temporarily interrupt the water supply to our customers and/or manage traffic while they are working. Temporary traffic management may remain in place until reinstatement of the impacted road is complete. We always aim to minimise inconvenience by restoring services as safely and quickly as we can. - See all scheduled works
