What to expect
The Bright Spark Apprentice Program offers a comprehensive package of hands-on training, mentorship, and career development opportunities designed to empower the next generation of our field force.
The Bright Spark Apprentice Program offers a comprehensive package of hands-on training, mentorship, and career development opportunities designed to empower the next generation of our field force.
Kickstart your career in the electricity industry with our comprehensive training, that ensures you're well-prepared and supported throughout your apprenticeship and beyond.
Embark on a journey filled with endless career possibilities post-trade, where you can shine in a field career starting from $90,000 with clear progression. Elevate your career with pathways in advanced trades, transmission, engineering, project management, and leadership, all while potentially receiving study assistance support.
Take this chance to shape your future and create a lasting impact. Discover the exciting and fulfilling career opportunities at Ausgrid, as shared by our Apprentice Alumni.
Rusty Glen, Apprentice Development Officer – Lineworker
After realising university wasn’t for me and with my mother’s encouragement, I applied for an Lineworker Apprenticeship in 2004 but was unsuccessful. I tried again in 2005 and was accepted. From the start, I knew it was the right fit, combining hands-on training with the physical activity I enjoy. One of my most memorable moments was during the Pasha Bulka Storm Response in 2007, where I worked 8 x 16-hour days repairing network damage. Other highlights include helicopter pole replacements and assisting with recovery in New Zealand after Cyclone Gabrielle.
The best part of being a Lineworker is the variety of challenges we face, like reconductoring a 300m gully crossing, which required creative solutions and teamwork. The best advice I’ve received is, ‘If you ever get the chance to climb a pole, take it!’ This has stayed with me throughout my career. Being a Lineworker has not only given me practical skills but also taught me patience, problem-solving, and how to work effectively with different people.
My advice to new apprentices: 'You’ve gotta want it! Don’t let it beat you!’ Live by this, and nothing will stop you from reaching your goals.