04 July 2023
Recruitment has kicked off for Australia’s best electrical industry apprenticeships, with more than 100 roles on offer across regional Queensland with Ergon Energy Network.
The regional opportunities, as well as 78 roles with Energex depots in South East Queensland, represent the biggest-ever apprentice recruitment by the state’s electricity distributors.
“These are widely regarded as the best electricity industry trade opportunities in the country, and we’re already getting a huge response,” Acting Area Manager Luke Navarro said.
“We offer world-class training, the chance to build great career paths, and that sense of making a really important contribution to our communities, from Torres Strait to the Far South West, and down to the Granite Belt.
“Something that sets our apprenticeships apart is the chance for Queenslanders to pursue great training and work in rural and regional communities – these roles represent exceptional opportunities, especially in some of our smaller towns. Another big bonus for those looking at roles outside the major centres is that depending on the location, there are some fantastic non-urban allowances which can be worth up to an extra $35,000 a year, plus extra annual leave, and that great country lifestyle.”
Ergon and Energex are offering apprenticeships starting in early 2024 across seven trade disciplines: Distribution Linesperson, Electrotechnology Electrician, Communication Technician, Transmission Linesperson, Mechanical Fitter, Boilermaker, and Plant Operator.
Ergon Energy is recruiting for apprentices at Atherton, Barcaldine, Biloela, Bowen, Bundaberg, Cairns, Charters Towers, Clermont, Cloncurry, Cooktown, Cunnamulla, Dalby, Emerald, Gayndah, Georgetown, Gladstone, Hervey Bay, Home Hill, Ingham, Innisfail, Julia Creek, Kilkivan, Kingaroy, Mackay, Mareeba, Maryborough, Middlemount, Moranbah, Mount Isa, Moura, Mundubbera, Quilpie, Rockhampton, Roma, St George, Stanthorpe, Tara, Thursday Island, Toowoomba, Townsville, Tully, Wandoan, Warwick, Whitsunday, Winton, Yarraman and Yeppoon.
Energex apprenticeships are available at depots and facilities at Banyo, Beaudesert, Berrinba, Boonah, Burleigh Heads, Caboolture, Cleveland, Cooroy, Esk, Gatton, Geebung, Greenslopes, Gympie, Landsborough, Maroochydore, Oxley, Raceview, Southport, Stafford, Stapylton and Victoria Park.
Eligible candidates should:
- Be aged at least 17 at the time of the apprenticeship starting (ie, by February 14, 2024) – there’s not upper age limit
- Be a permanent resident or hold a subclass 866 or 200 visa.
- Complete year 12, if they’re currently in their final year of school
Details about all roles, locations and the application process are on the Energex and Ergon Energy websites. Applications close on Monday, July 17.
ERGON ENERGY: https://www.ergon.com.au/network/careers/apprenticeships