Apprenticeships 2026 - Wilmar Sugar & Renewables

Take the Leap into Your Future

As an Apprentice at Wilmar Sugar & Renewables, you'll partake in a four-year learning program that combines theoretical education facilitated by a Registered Training Organisation (such as TAFE) with practical on-the-job training.

With multiple locations, you can base yourself in one of North Queensland's scenic regions—whether it's the wetlands and Italian heritage of Ingham, the agricultural heart of the Burdekin, or the coastal beauty of Proserpine and Sarina. These positions offer both a professional challenge and a lifestyle to match.

Role in Action

• Efficiency Enforcer : Provide a maintenance service to Mill departments and assist in the assessment of asset performance.
• Fix-It Force : Participate in and support preventative maintenance programs including basic troubleshooting, fault finding, reporting, installation, monitoring and repairs as required.
• Accuracy in Action : Ensure accuracy of data entry such as work orders, permits, reporting and timesheets. Contribute to the development and updating of safe operating procedures.
• Collaboration Crew : Work collaboratively in team environments.

Wilmar offers a range of apprenticeships which are set to commence in December 2025 including Certificate III Electrotechnology (Electrician), Certificate III Engineering - Fabrication trade (Boilermaker), Certificate III Engineering - Mechanical trade (Fitter & Turner) and Certificate III Engineering - Mechanical trade (Diesel Fitter).

Your Winning Combination

Successful candidates are required to have a minimum sound achievement in Math and English.  Be able to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.  Have introductory computer skills, and be able to commute to work and vocational training.

Electrical Trade candidates are required to have a minimum of General Mathematics (with High to Very High Achievement) or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Math and or Physics.

What Wilmar will offer you

At Wilmar, you'll be embraced as a valued member of our team, appreciated for your unique contributions. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including additional leave and superannuation entitlements and exclusive partner discounts. Our emphasis on safety and innovation creates a supportive work environment where you can thrive.

To support successful candidates throughout their apprenticeship, Wilmar covers trade training fees (TAFE) and provides a full trade-specific toolkit.

How to Apply

If you think that you are the perfect fit for this role, we invite you to apply online via Wilmar Careers before midnight on Sunday 27th July 2025. Got questions or need a helping hand with your application? Our friendly People & Culture Team is just a call away at (

Shortlisted candidates may be required to travel to attend a recruitment assessment centre.

About Wilmar Sugar & Renewables

Wilmar Sugar and Renewables is Australia's largest manufacturer and exporter of raw sugar, and among the top 10 producers globally.

We own and operate eight sugar factories across the Herbert, Burdekin, Proserpine and Sarina regions and employ more than 2,000 people during the annual sugar production season.

We are one of Australia's largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass and one of only two bioethanol producers in Australia. We are also the largest sugarcane grower in Australia and a leading supplier of sustainable liquid fertiliser and stockfeed products.