Lineworker (Certificate III in ESI – Distribution Overhead)
If you’re active, love the outdoors and will enjoy working at treetop level then this is for you. You’ll learn how to build, improve and maintain the poles and wires that deliver electricity to our high and low voltage customers. You’ll gain various licences and become skilled in the operation of plant and equipment associated with the trade.
Cable Jointer (Certificate III in ESI – Distribution Underground)
If you’re after work that’s outdoors, hands on and internationally recognised, this apprenticeship is for you. Working in small teams, you’ll look after the underground cables that are an integral part of our electricity network. You’ll learn to join and terminate high and low voltage cables. You’ll gain various licences and become skilled in the operation of plant and equipment associated with the trade.
Electrician (Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician)
This apprenticeship is for anyone who is good at solving problems and using their mathematical mind. Our electricians mainly work on the electrical equipment in our substations as well as light, power and data circuits, You’ll learn to install, test and fix electrical equipment to help maintain our electrical distribution network. You will also pick up new skills and become a licensed electrician.
Application Process
- Apply: Register your application and schedule an aptitude test
- Aptitude test: Attend a pre-selection test to assess comprehension and mathematical knowledge and skills
- Interview: Focused on you, your personal work standards, learning, communication, teamwork, problem solving, health and safety
- Pre-employment assessments: Medical, criminal history, qualification and reference checks
Applicant Requirements
At the time of application:
- You must be an Australian citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
- You must have completed Year 10 and/or be over 17 years to apply for a full-time apprenticeship.
- You hold or are working towards a driver’s licence.
Inclusion and Diversity
To deliver the best possible service to our customers, we strive towards a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Ausgrid is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We strive for gender balance in our apprentice intakes. We encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTQIA+ community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Find out more about Inclusion and Diversity at Ausgrid.