Applications open for 2026 Apprenticeship Program

Applications are now open for SA Water’s Apprenticeship Program for 2026, with new opportunities available across several of the utiliity’s sites in regional South Australia including Crystal Brook, Port Lincoln, Murray Bridge, and South Para, as well as Happy Valley in Adelaide’s south.

The four-year program, with five available positions, offers hands-on experience and nationally accredited training through TAFE SA, giving apprentices practical skills in fields including electrical, mechanical and fabrication.

SA Water’s General Manager Operations and Maintenance Chris Young said the entry-level program is a great starting point for a long and rewarding career in the water industry, delivering positive outcomes for all South Australians.

“Our apprenticeship program not only provides practical training and job-ready skills but also helps to strengthen the regional workforce and ensures we continue to support the essential services our customers rely on,” Chris said.

“We are proud to support a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

“The water industry offers long-term, meaningful careers, and we want to ensure everyone feels welcome and supported to grow with us.”

Our current cohort of 28 apprentices include 10 women and four identify as Indigenous.

The paid program includes both on-the-job mentoring with experienced team members and classroom-based learning through TAFE SA, helping apprentices build a strong foundation for career progression.

With opportunities available across South Australia, SA Water is particularly encouraging applicants from regional communities to apply.

“We know how important it is to invest in local talent, and by training people within the communities we serve, we’re building the future workforce for the state,” Chris said.

Applications close Sunday 14 September. For more information and how to apply, visit here.

Contact: Tara Miko

Phone: 0448951418

Email: tara.miko@sawater.com.au