, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Fitness, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Squatting, Bending, Twisting, Kneeling, Shovelling, Walking, Crouching, Balancing, Upper Limb Strength, Driver's Licence, General Construction Induction Training

Industry

Utilities

Description

We are unique Grow your career with an organisation that values your voice, empowers your autonomy, recognises the strength in diversity, and prioritises your well-being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits. Take pride in having a meaningful impact on regional, rural and remote communities while being a pivotal player in the energy industry's future. About the role Apprenticeships are four-year structured programs that offer you the best of work and study. You learn on the job as well as in the classroom to become a qualified tradesperson with a fantastic head start in your chosen career. In an apprenticeship with Essential Energy you will have hands-on experience in the ever-evolving energy industry. Powerline Workers are responsible for building and maintaining the poles and wires that deliver electricity to our communities. Cable Jointers are responsible for the construction, installation and maintenance of underground and associated electrical equipment that delivers electricity to our communities. Zone Substation Electrical Technicians are responsible for the Coordination/ management of construction and maintenance of Zone Substations and the installation, commissioning and testing of Zone Substation equipment. Mechanical Fleet Technicians are responsible for working on a variety of fleet assets, including heavy vehicles, elevated work platforms, mobile cranes, heavy and light vehicles, and electrical vehicles. About You If you are a passionate person who is excited to start your career within a supportive and inclusive team where you will have the opportunity to work outdoors while gaining a nationally recognised qualification and making positive contributions to your local community then this is the opportunity for you. All of our apprentice positions are physical roles, and you will be required to maintain a level of physical fitness with the ability to lift, carry push and pull up to 20kg (34kg for a two person carry) and stand for extended periods of time. Tasks will involve actions such as squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, shovelling, walking, crouching and balancing. You will require upper limb strength and endurance to undertake tasks for extended periods of time. You will be required to travel for blocks of training (with costs covered by Essential Energy), when undertaking the classroom training. Required Qualifications/Skills Driver’s Licence General Construction Induction Training (White Card) Why Essential Energy We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience and 16% superannuation. Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of employee benefits including relocation assistance, health and wellbeing programs and various discounts through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Optus, JB HI FI, Mildura Health Fund and nib. For more information on our benefits, please visit the employee benefits page. We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women. An energy network doesn’t just keep the lights on… it’s a living network that needs to adapt to new and emerging energy generation technologies while still meeting the energy needs of customers. It requires innovation, commitment, and collaboration to bring people together to solve the energy delivery challenges of the modern world. Your potential will be realised, and you’ll feel a real sense of purpose and satisfaction knowing you have a pivot role to play in delivering the energy of the future to the people who need it today. Register your interest now for the 2027 Apprentice Program with Essential Energy and we will contact you when applications open. To be eligible to apply, you must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency status. For further information please email careers@essentialenergy.com.au or call 1800 255 777. Passionate People. Global thinking. Regional heart. Building a better energy future. Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees. At Essential Energy, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to Essential Energy (including alternate formats of application forms or alternate ways for accessibility). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact careers@essentialenergy.com.au or call us on 1800 255 777.

Responsibilities

Apprenticeships are four-year structured programs combining work and study to qualify tradespersons in roles like Powerline Workers, Cable Jointers, Zone Substation Electrical Technicians, or Mechanical Fleet Technicians. Responsibilities include gaining hands-on experience in building, maintaining, installing, or coordinating electrical infrastructure within the evolving energy industry.