2025 Icon Water Apprenticeship Program

• Full time position in Canberra, ACT
• Fixed Term for the duration of your apprenticeship
• 8 day fortnight
• Gym membership and On site physiotherapy sessions
• Purpose driven organisation serving the ACT community

About the opportunity 

We have an exciting opportunity for Apprentices to join Icon Water’s Infrastructure Services Group and progress through a mechanical fitter or electrical apprenticeship and obtain their Certificate III qualification.  We are looking for someone who has recently completed school, commenced or completed their 1st year of relevant trade studies or someone who has a genuine interest and commitment in completing an apprenticeship.

Partnering with experienced and dedicated vocational providers, we will mentor you through your training and provide you with on-the-job-training to support you in your trade.

About Icon Water

Icon Water owns and operates critical infrastructure worth $3 billion comprising the ACT’s network of dams, water sewage treatment plants and pumping stations, reservoirs, mains and other related infrastructure. 

Icon Water is a purpose driven organisation where everyone contributes to our core business, ensuring high quality drinking water and sustainable wastewater treatment. Icon Water’s culture is driven by our values of care, connection, community and courage. These are values we see in action every day as we challenge ourselves to meet the expectations of our community. 

Icon Water encourages applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and all ages. We also have a strong focus on gender balance within the organisation and encourage women to apply.

About your new role

Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Undertake general work tasks associated with maintenance of sewage and water treatment plants and facilities operated by Icon Water in the ACT Region.
• Undertake computer data inputs and requests required under the Treatment Branch maintenance System.
• Assist in the identification of workplace hazards and perform work in accordance with implemented safe work practices/procedures.
• Attend and complete all required competencies and training associated with your qualification.

What our ideal candidate will possess

• Ability to work in a team environment with good communication skills.
• Commitment to attend off site nationally recognised training.
• Physical capability of performing the duties of the position, particularly working in confined spaces.
• You will (or will soon) have completed school or have completed your 1st year of your relevant trade apprenticeship or can demonstrate a genuine interest in an apprenticeship.
• What you will be paid during your Apprenticeship.
• During your apprenticeship you will be paid a percentage of the full salary range for this role as per the table below.
• School Leave apprentice wages (Electrical and Mechanical Fitter)

What you will be paid during your Apprenticeship.

During your apprenticeship you will be paid a percentage of the full salary range for this role as per the table below.

School Leave apprentice wages (Electrical and Mechanical Fitter)

Adult apprentice wages (Electrical and Mechanical Fitter)

Does this sound like you?

We encourage you to call the contact officer to explore if this is the role for you:

• Electrical – Jason Manning 0448 600 972
• Mechanical – Billy Draper 0436 632 068 

If this role takes your interest, please log on to our recruitment portal and submit the following documentation:

1. A one page resume detailing your work experience and training, and
2. A one page cover letter that outlines:

• Why you are interested in this opportunity.
• What you have to offer Icon Water if you were successful, and
• What you are looking for out of this opportunity.

Closing Date: 08/11/2024