Apprentice Electrician - Cobden

CopRice is the animal foods division of SunRice and is a leading supplier of nutrition products to the companion animal and livestock sectors. CopRice has been supplying quality feeds for animals for over 30 years through plants in Leeton, Tongala, Leongatha, Gunnedah, Wangaratta, Cobden and Hamilton (NZ).

Over 2,100 employees, 30 brands, an unrelenting focus on innovation, and a commitment to our people, our communities and environment, we’re SunRice - an iconic Australian company and a great place to work. SunRice Group provides a real opportunity for passionate people to make a difference.

CopRice is the animal foods division of SunRice and is a leading supplier of nutrition products to the companion animal and livestock sectors. CopRice has been supplying quality feeds for animals for over 30 years through plants in Leeton, Tongala, Leongatha, Gunnedah, Wangaratta, Cobden and Hamilton (NZ).

Over 2,300 employees, 30 brands, an unrelenting focus on innovation, and a commitment to our people, our communities and environment, we’re SunRice - an iconic Australian company and a great place to work. SunRice Group provides a real opportunity for passionate people to make a difference.

If you are looking for a pathway to an Electrical career and the ability to earn as you earn, SunRice Group may have the position for you.

Working with expert tradespeople at CopRice, you will gain hands on experience and training in an industrial environment.

You will work with a trades team who will coach and guide you on the job as well as receive tertiary training in a TAFE environment.

We will value candidates that not only have technical capacity and a keen interest in the industry but who also possess drive, dedication and strong work and safety ethic.

Candidates who present as being confident in their own ability and show tenacity to work full time, study and complete course work will be highly regarded. 

In addition, key requirements in applying for this role are:

• Commitment to study and completion of Certificate III in Engineering Trades


• Completion of Year 10 or above


• A current Driver’s license


• Evidence of Literacy and Numeracy aptitude


• Ability to communicate professionally in writing and verbally


• Basic skill in the use and maintenance of hand and power tools, small machinery and various static and mobile vehicles, plant and machinery


• Basic computer skills including data entry and knowledge of Microsoft office suite


• Ability and willingness to travel for block release study

Your application should contain an up-to-date resume and cover letter outlining your claim for the role.   Addressing the essential criteria will give you a competitive edge.

All correspondence will be dealt with in strict confidence.

SunRice is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SunRice will consider qualified applicants for employment based on their merit, individual skills, qualifications and other appropriate criteria relevant to the role for which they are applying.