Watchmaker Apprentice

Begin a rare and rewarding career preserving the art of precision watchmaking.

For more than 100 years, Wallace Bishop has been trusted to care for some of the world's finest timepieces. Behind every expertly serviced watch is a team of highly skilled watchmakers dedicated to craftsmanship, precision and excellence.

We're offering a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic Watchmaker Apprentice to join our specialist workshop in Newstead.

This is more than an apprenticeship. It's the beginning of a lifelong career in one of the world's most respected and specialised trades. Working alongside experienced and qualified watchmakers, you'll develop the technical skills and craftsmanship required to service and repair luxury timepieces while studying towards a nationally recognised qualification.

If you're naturally curious, enjoy working with your hands and take pride in precision, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

As a Watchmaker Apprentice, you'll receive hands-on training from experienced industry professionals while completing your formal TAFE studies.

Throughout your apprenticeship you'll learn to:

• Service and repair quartz and mechanical watches.

• Diagnose faults and carry out precision repairs.

• Safely use specialist watchmaking tools and equipment.

• Develop exceptional attention to detail and technical accuracy.

• Assist with workshop administration and customer service.

• Maintain high standards of quality, organisation and workplace safety.

• Build the skills required to become a qualified professional watchmaker.

No previous watchmaking experience is required, we're looking for the right attitude and willingness to learn.

About You

You'll enjoy solving problems, working with your hands and taking pride in producing quality work. Ideally, you'll have:

• A genuine interest in mechanical systems, precision engineering or craftsmanship.

• Excellent attention to detail and patience.

• Strong fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

• The ability to follow instructions carefully and learn from experienced mentors.

• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn new skills.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

• Commitment to completing the four-year apprenticeship and associated TAFE studies.

Why Join Wallace Bishop?

Joining Wallace Bishop means becoming part of one of Australia's most respected family-owned businesses. We offer:

• A fully supported four-year apprenticeship.

• Mentoring from experienced and qualified watchmakers.

• Hands-on experience servicing luxury Swiss timepieces.

• A nationally recognised qualification.

• Long-term career opportunities within the Wallace Bishop Group.

• A supportive and welcoming workshop culture.

• Stable employment with a business that's proudly Australian and family owned.

Since 1917, Wallace Bishop has been helping Australians celebrate life's special moments through exceptional jewellery, luxury watches and expert craftsmanship. Our workshop is at the heart of that tradition, combining generations of expertise with modern technology to restore and maintain treasured timepieces for customers across Australia.

If you're looking for a unique career where precision, craftsmanship and lifelong learning come together, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today by submitting your resume.

Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment recruitment assessments, including a National Police Check.