Water Company is the principal provider of water, wastewater and drainage providers in Western Australia to a whole lot of 1000’s of properties, companies, and farms, in addition to offering bulk water to farms for irrigation. As a progressive employer main the best way in versatile work alternatives, they’re additionally dedicated to creating a various and inclusive office the place all folks really feel that they belong, are valued, revered and have entry to alternatives and sources. With a robust give attention to attracting and retaining extra ladies throughout the organisation, in addition they present growth alternatives in senior management roles and trades.
After many profitable rounds, Water Company is as soon as once more working their State Extensive Apprenticeship and Traineeship program. With over 15 roles on supply beginning in January 2023, this is a chance to earn when you study and consists of full mentoring and help. This program opens the doorways to a rewarding full-time profession after you could have certified and your coaching is full.
Hear from Sarah Gazendam who started her journey at Water Company as an apprentice. As soon as she efficiently accomplished the apprentice program, she secured a everlasting function as an Electrical Twin Tradesperson at Water Company.
Sarah started her work expertise sooner or later per week whereas finishing her Cert II in electrotechnology, and began her apprenticeship in October of 2018 engaged on the upkeep {of electrical} tools and instrumentation tools with some set up work.
Now employed full-time as an electrician, in the identical workforce that she accomplished her apprenticeship with, she has additionally been capable of work by way of the instrumentation course to achieve a twin commerce qualification.
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU IN YOUR WORK? WHAT DO YOU LOVE THAT MAKES YOU WANT TO GO FURTHER?
“Studying new issues, problem-solving, and overcoming challenges. I like studying new issues that help me in my capability to have the ability to fault discover when belongings have electrical faults. I’ve the flexibility to develop and advance in my profession with the Water Company from workforce chief to engineering to many different pathways.”
WHAT WOULD YOU TELL SOMEONE WHO WANTED TO KNOW WHAT IT WAS LIKE WORKING AT WATER CORPORATION?
“Water Company is a good firm for work-life steadiness. They’ve all kinds of kit and belongings to work on and there’s additionally a capability to maneuver all through the company and work all around the state.”
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE CULTURE AND PEOPLE AT WATER CORPORATION?
“Collaborative, respectful, inclusive & accepting. I had beforehand solely had informal jobs earlier than my apprenticeship, so it was good to return to an organization the place folks wish to have a profession and be right here long-term, the place they put extra effort into making the office an excellent one.
It has been a particularly supportive atmosphere, particularly in my transition from apprentice to a tradesperson. I’ve been given quite a lot of help and steering as I’ve adjusted to my new function the place I now work independently vs at all times working with somebody as an apprentice.”
HOW HAVE YOU GROWN AND DEVELOPED AT WATER CORPORATION?
“I’ve been capable of full a commerce, cert IV in instrumentation, Elevating Work Platform, and dogging Excessive Danger Work Licence. I additionally gained in depth information of how water and wastewater therapy methods work. Personally, I’ve grown right into a extra assured particular person. I attend profession mentoring with my service supply supervisor and that has given me a greater concept of what I would like for my private {and professional} future, and it has outlined how the corporate can assist me get there. It has additionally given me the chance to construct a home with my accomplice.”
WHAT DOES FLEXIBLE WORK LOOK LIKE IN YOUR TEAM?
“I used to be capable of research from residence to finish my instrumentation course. I used to be additionally given further time earlier than my capstone was resulting from research and follow testing.”
WHAT BENEFITS HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED PERSONALLY IN BEING ABLE TO WORK FLEXIBLY?
“I used to be capable of research within the quiet of my own residence to finish my instrumentation course and to do the coaching to develop into a Water Company psychological well being champion.”
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2023 TRAINEESHIP PROGRAM
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Begin your journey with Water Company and apply at present! That is a tremendous alternative to obtain on the job studying, while enterprise structured, accredited coaching and develop into a professional Tradesperson in 4 years.