Job Description

About the role

Join a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner recognised by the Australian Financial Review (AFR) and kickstart your career with InfraBuild, proudly recognised as a 2026 Sustainability Champion by the World Steel Association.

We would like to invite motivated school leavers to apply for the Infrabuild Apprenticeship Program as an Apprentice Maintenance Fitter, located at Infrabuild Reinforcing in Forrestfield, WA.

Real Work with Real Outcomes – with a flexible start date, our program offers a 4-year fixed-term contract with the potential for permanent placement. Combining TAFE study with hands-on experience, our program provides the opportunity to develop specialist trade skills while working alongside experienced industry professionals.

What you will be doing:

• Completing a nationally recognised trade apprenticeship through a combination of TAFE study and practical workplace learning
• Working across multiple sites and projects to broaden your technical experience
• Working alongside qualified tradespeople to develop hands-on trade skills and industry knowledge
• Contributing to a safe and productive workplace by following safety procedures and best practices
• Learning how to troubleshoot, maintain and improve equipment within a heavy manufacturing environment
• Building strong working relationships with mentors, supervisors and fellow apprentices
• Developing the technical and professional skills required for a successful trade career

Benefits

You will be rewarded with:

• A structured four-year apprenticeship program combining paid work and formal study
• Exposure to a variety of departments and operational areas across our Western Australian sites
• Dedicated mentoring and support from experienced tradespeople
• Ongoing career development opportunities within Australia's leading steel recycling, manufacturing and distribution business
• The opportunity to earn while you learn and gain a nationally recognised qualification
• A supportive team environment focused on safety, learning and development

Primary Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:

• Fitness made easy – Benefit from our Fitness Passport and enjoy entry to a broad network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and eligible family members
• Paid parental leave that goes further - 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks Partner Leave, plus superannuation contributions during unpaid leave (eligibility applies)
• Health cover at discounted rates - Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family
• Everyday savings - Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle
• Flexible vehicle options - Novated leasing options available, providing a tax-effective way to finance and manage your vehicle
• Support when you need it - Confidential counselling and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Sonder, available to you and your immediate family

What you'll bring

• Australian Drivers License
• Minimum Year 10 completion, with further schooling or study highly regarded (minimum 16 years of age).
• A Pre-apprenticeship course is preferred but not required.
• A genuine interest in pursuing a trade career as a Maintenance Fitter.
• Strong commitment to safety and willingness to follow safe work practices.
• A practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while demonstrating initiative and a willingness to learn.
• Reliable transport and the ability to travel to site and TAFE as required.

Why join us?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose - join us on our pursuit of a sustainable future and contribute to our nation's legacy.
• Work well, live better – experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which values you as a whole person and where wellbeing matters.
• Build your own future – grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Every day is an opportunity to learn.

About us:

InfraBuild is Australia’s leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution and recycling business, making steel using our electric arc furnaces. We provide solutions for commercial and residential construction, large scale and nation-building infrastructure as well as our primary producers and rural sectors. We are nation builders. Each day, we help build futures through sustainable steel.

InfraBuild Reinforcing is the trusted reinforcing solutions supplier to major infrastructure and mega projects across Australia. From high-rises that shape our cities' skylines to transport projects that redefine how commuters navigate them, we partner with Australia's trusted construction companies to deliver projects that define our nation.

How to apply

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Your diversity helps us create more sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's future.

Applications close: Saturday 17th October 2026.

Selected applicants will be invited to participate in an onsite interview and practical exercises designed to assess teamwork, persistence and mechanical thinking.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.