Battery Recovery Technician (Graduate Opportunity)

Launch your career in one of Australia's fastest-growing sustainability sectors.

Our client, EcoCycle Group, is helping shape Australia's circular battery economy by recovering critical materials from end-of-life energy storage and electric vehicle batteries. As the demand for battery recycling continues to grow, they are investing in the people who will help build the future of this industry.

We're seeking a motivated and safety-conscious Trainee Battery Recovery Technician to join the team in Campbellfield.

Why join EcoCycle?

✅ Build a career in a future-focused sustainability industry

✅ Hands-on mentoring from experienced technical leaders

✅ Fully funded training and certifications

✅ Structured career progression and skill development

✅ Pathway toward industry-recognised electrical and battery qualifications

✅ Work with innovative EV and energy storage technologies

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Site Manager and working closely with a Licensed Electrician, you'll receive comprehensive on-the-job training in the safe handling, energy recovery and dismantling of end-of-life battery systems.

This opportunity would suit:

• Recent Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics graduates
• Qualified apprentices looking to grow their technical career
• Trade or technical certificate holders seeking a new industry pathway
• Early-career professionals passionate about sustainability, EVs or renewable energy

You'll begin by supporting lower-risk operational activities and progressively take on more technical responsibilities as your training and competency develop.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting with the safe handling, de-energising and dismantling of EV and battery storage systems
• Supporting day-to-day processing, sorting and preparation of battery components
• Learning and following industry-leading safety procedures and risk controls
• Participating in structured training and competency development programs
• Supporting warehouse, logistics and equipment maintenance activities
• Contributing to process improvements within a growing operation

What We're Looking For

• Strong interest in electrical, mechanical, engineering or sustainability-related work
• Practical, hands-on mindset with good mechanical aptitude
• Commitment to safety and following established procedures
• Reliable, punctual and motivated to learn
• Ability to work effectively within a small, collaborative team
• Willingness to undertake employer-funded training and certifications

Highly Regarded

• Recently completed electrical apprenticeship
• Degree or diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics or similar
• Electrotechnology qualifications (Cert II, III or IV)
• Exposure to renewable energy, DC systems, EVs or battery technologies
• Forklift licence, First Aid certification or Dangerous Goods experience
• Strong interest in sustainability and the circular economy

What's On Offer

• Full-time permanent opportunity
• Structured training and career development
• Fully funded industry certifications
• Direct mentoring from experienced technical professionals
• Clear pathway into a specialist technical career
• Opportunity to help build an emerging industry from the ground up

If you're excited by technology, sustainability and hands-on technical work, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Campbellfield, VIC

Position: Full-Time, on-site

Apply via LinkedIn, or for additional information, please reach out to:

Kate Faulkner

Senior Client Solutions Manager

Brunel Renewables

k.faulkner@brunel.net

0455 667 863

EcoCycle Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Applicants must have full Australian working rights and successfully complete a pre-employment safety assessment.