Technical cadetships
If you’re technically minded and passionate about engineering, a technical cadetship could be the perfect pathway for you. You’ll work alongside our experienced technical officers, building your skills and knowledge while contributing to the delivery of essential engineering services.
As a technical cadet, you’ll specialise in an engineering discipline while studying towards an approved qualification, gaining valuable hands-on experience that supports your learning and sets you up for a successful career.
As a technical cadet, you’ll specialise in a chosen engineering stream while working towards an approved Technical Officer qualification in:
- Civil engineering
- Electronics and communications engineering
Level and style of training
This is a minimum TAFE Diploma or Associate Degree level. Your formal training will vary depending on the best method of training delivery and where your cadetship is located.
What you will do
As a technical cadet (civil engineering) you will:
- Add to investigations into proposed water and wastewater schemes associated with land developments, mains extensions and replacements
- Support operations personnel with technical designs and information
- Develop solutions for water supply issues
- Support Computer-Aided Drafting and Design.
- Contribute to planning of capital works planning.
As a technical cadet (electrical and communications engineering) you will:
- Design, fabricate and build special electronic hardware for wastewater applications
- Assist with the operation and maintenance of an electronic trade waste monitoring system
- Assist with remote monitoring of industrial discharges
- Assist with installation with field hydrometric instruments.
How to apply
You can do an apprenticeship with us at any age. However, you must have completed Year 12 and hold a current driver's licence.
Keep an eye on our vacancies page to find out when applications open.