Job Description

2027 Apprenticeship Program

Mechanical & Electrical

Greenbushes Lithium Operation

Applications for Talison’s Apprenticeship Program are now open!

Commencing in January 2027, Talison Lithium is once again offering both Mechanical and Electrical Apprenticeships within our Maintenance and Infrastructure Departments. We are looking for passionate, hardworking and mechanically minded applicants to join our growing team at the Greenbushes Lithium Operation.

The apprenticeships are designed to provide on the job experience whilst simultaneously giving successful candidates the opportunity to obtain a nationally recognised qualification. Mechanical Apprentices will study a Certificate III in Engineering, the required qualification for a Mechanical Tradesperson (Fitter), whilst our Electrical Apprentices will study a Certificate III in Electrotechnology, the required qualification for an Electrical Tradesperson (Electrician).

Throughout your Apprenticeship, you will:

• Learn trade knowledge and skills relating to plant maintenance, machinery, processes and systems in your chosen field;
• Work towards completing an apprenticeship in conjunction with a nationally recognised training plan through internal and external training (i.e. TAFE);
• Work with your hands gaining actual on the job experience;
• Gain experience from a range of qualified trade experts; and
• Work as part of a team to ensure safe, continuous and environmentally responsible operations.

About the Candidate:

• Completion of a trades pre-apprenticeship or relevant work experience in your chosen field;
• A willingness to contribute toward the success of your team while supporting a positive team culture;
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills;
• A strong work ethic with a commitment to health, safety and environmental work practices;
• Motivation to achieve personal goals and objectives, including study and course work;
• The ability to follow direction, while showing initiative and searching for improvement opportunities; and
• Hold (or be working towards holding) a W.A. driver's license.

Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:

• Flexible working environment;
• Income protection insurance;
• Life Insurance for company superannuation employees;
• Competitive parental leave policy;
• Salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles and superannuation; and
• Participation in site performance-based incentive scheme.

About Talison Lithium:

Here at Talison Lithium, we strongly encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work and life experience. Talison Lithium takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance that our employees enjoy. We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

Supporting a diverse workforce:

Talison Lithium strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. Talison Lithium takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison Lithium recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all genders, cultures and identities.

Our Process:

Applications (resumes with a cover letter) should be submitted through SEEK or the Talison website.

Please specify in your cover letter which apprenticeship you are interested in and tell us which of Talison Lithium’s values best reflects you and why.

Applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted by phone and may be invited to attend an interview at our Greenbushes site as part of the recruitment process.