2026 Apprentice Program

2026 Apprenticeship Program

Mechanical & Electrical

    Greenbushes Lithium Operation

Applications for Talison Lithium’s Apprentice Program are now open!

Commencing in January 2026, 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 the Greenbushes Lithium Operation and to be part of the global transition to cleaner energy.

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

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.

Our Process:

1. Applications (resumes with a cover letter) should be submitted through SEEK or the Talison Lithium Careers website.
2. Please make sure you specify in your cover letter the specific apprenticeship in which you are interested in (Mechanical or Electrical).
3. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted by phone and may be invited to interview at the Greenbushes site.
4. Offers will be made subject to references and a pre-employment medical check

Applications Close:

9th October 2025 – Applications close for 2026 Apprentice Program

This role requires that you live or are willing to relocate to within 60 minutes of the Greenbushes Lithium Operation.