We conduct our recruitment drive for apprentices once a year, in July 2013. Please keep an eye out on our website closer to the date for position and location information.
If you have any questions about our apprenticeship program, please email recruitment@ergon.com.au or phone Ergon Energy Careers on 1800 656 810.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet certain minimum educational requirements (or equivalent). We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all people who are interested in completing an apprenticeship to apply.
Educational requirements
The minimum educational requirements for each trade type are:
Systems Electrician
Communications Technician
- Completed Year 12 and attained sound achievements in Maths A, B or C, English and a Science subject
- Or completed equivalent pre-vocational studies or another trade or course.
Electrical Powerline Linesperson
Electrical Transmission Powerline Linesperson
Mechanical Fitter
Boilermaker
Sheet Metal Worker*
- Completed Year 10 and attained sound achievements in Maths, English and a Science subject
- Or completed equivalent pre-vocational studies or another trade or course.
* Not being offered in our 2012 intake.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all people who are interested in completing an apprenticeship to apply.
The Recruitment Process
Step 1: Application Form & Resume
Your first step in the process is to complete an application on-line. You'll also need to submit a resume, provide details of previous work experience and referees, and answer some behavioural and basic knowledge questions. Application forms will be available only between the specified recruitment drive dates.
We use behavioural questions and basic knowledge to ensure that we evaluate each applicant fairly. Your responses to these questions help us to choose the applicants we believe would be most suitable for the jobs. This process ensures that each applicant is assessed on a level playing field.
Responses to these questions are a major tool used throughout the recruitment process to short-list candidates. So, ensure you put effort into these responses.
Step 2: Unsupervised On-line Aptitude Testing
If your application is chosen to continue in the process, you'll be invited to undertake several online aptitude tests, which you can complete in your own time at home or anywhere else you choose. Testing will usually include:
- Quantitative reasoning (maths)
- Mechanical reasoning.
There's no need to study for these tests however practice tests are available by searching online if you would like to refresh your skills. These tests measure your abilities as they relate to the role of an electrical industry technical employee. Results will be kept confidential and will not be provided to applicants once completed.
Step 3: Testing Day / Assessment Centre
The next stage in the process, for those who are successful, is to be invited to attend a testing day/assessment centre in a regional centre such as Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Maryborough, Toowoomba, or Brisbane (dependent on numbers and locations).
The day is broken down into two stages.
Stage 1 – further online testing is undertaken to verify your unsupervised results
(approximately 1 ½ hours)
- Employment mathematics
- Verbal reasoning.
If you are successful at stage 1 you will be invited to remain for stage 2. Unfortunately, not all attendees will necessarily be successful at this stage. We will assess your results and inform you whether or not you will be required to remain for stage 2 shortly after your testing is complete.
Stage 2 – team activities and colour perception assessments
(approximately 1 ½ hours)
This stage involves undertaking two assessed team activities. We will also assess your colour perception. You will also hear from our vocational programs group and the recruiting managers about what you can expect as an Ergon Energy apprentices. This is a great opportunity to ask as many questions as you like about being an Ergon Energy apprentice, studies, travel or the recruitment process.
Step 4: Behavioural Assessment
If you are successful through to the interview stage, prior to having an interview, you will be invited to complete a mandatory online assessment, which is a work based personality tool that measures your preferences, values and motivations.
Step 5: Ergon Energy Panel Interview
If you are successful to the next stage, you'll be contacted by email or telephone to attend an Ergon Energy Panel interview. The panel will have representatives from Vocational Programs and the relevant work group with which you would work.
Interview questions will be behaviourally based and your responses should include relevant examples that outline demonstrated ability and/or experience.
Step 6: Reference Checking
You will be asked to provide us with the names and contact details of two referees who can tell us about your school and/or work performance and experience, as part of your initial application. With your permission, we'll speak to these people about your performance as it relates to the position.
Step 7: Pre-employment Medical
At this stage, you'll also be asked to complete a pre-employment medical examination with one of our preferred doctors. This medical will ensure that you are fit for the work for which you have applied, in addition to ensuring Ergon Energy does not place you in an unsafe environment due to any possible medical condition that you may have.
Final Step: Appointment
If you're successful, we'll make you an offer in writing and confirm your start date. When you start, you'll complete our induction program- to help you become more familiar with our organisation. Once that's completed, your apprenticeship training will truly begin.
How to apply
- View the apprenticeship job vacancies page, and select the apprenticeship position you're interested in applying for
- Select the role title to view more details about the position
- Select 'Start new application' to apply. If you haven't already registered with the site, you will be asked to set up an account. This allows you to save your application and complete it later
- Fill in the online application form. Make sure that you complete all required fields. When prompted, you'll also have to upload your resume
- Once you've filled everything in, you can submit your form
- You'll be notified by email when we receive your application.