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    Apprenticeship Program 2025 - Virginia, Australia - Powerlink Queensland

    Powerlink Queensland
    Powerlink Queensland Virginia, Australia

    2 days ago

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    Apprentice Program
    Description

    At Powerlink, Apprentice possibilities start with us

    We believe life's about possibilities. And so is the future. That's why we need you.

    We're working at the heart of Queensland's energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.

    As a Powerlink Apprentice, you'll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.

    Powerlink's Apprenticeship Program 2025

    We are offering three (3) apprenticeship streams based in Brisbane:


    • Electrical Trade Apprenticeship – Substations

    • Electrical Trade Apprenticeship - Secondary Systems

    • Communications and Control Apprenticeship – Secondary Systems

    About the Program:

    Starting as an apprentice at Powerlink is all it takes to set up lifelong possibilities for your career. Our four-year program provides an exciting mix of on-the-job, technical learning and professional development.
    Whether you're a recent high school graduate, searching for a career change, or someone looking for a new challenge – a Powerlink apprenticeship offers a pathway to success and fulfilment. Be part of Queensland's energy future.

    Benefits include:

  • A competitive salary % superannuation and other financial benefits such as living away from home allowances, other entitlements plus annual incremental increases.
  • A four-year paid program, completing nationally recognised qualification.
  • All tuition fees are covered by us, plus fully funded additional tertiary study for an Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma (where mandatory).
  • Your uniform, toolkit and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are all provided.
  • An-inclusive team environment that supports diversity and innovation.
  • The opportunity to learn from industry leading mentors.
  • Regular travel to regional Queensland with your collaborative team.
  • Work life balance. Our apprentices are required to travel regularly throughout Queensland and work on a 9-Day roster. This means you will be home every weekend and have every second Monday off too
  • Find a career that matters and lasts

    In your four-year apprenticeship program, you will work under the supervision of highly skilled and supportive tradespersons to complete your relevant trade, along with a range of other qualifications such as; a First Aid certificate, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certificate and High Risk Work licences (eg. Elevated Work Platform).

    We are offering three (3) apprenticeship streams based in Brisbane:

  • Electrical Trade Apprenticeship – Substations
  • Electrical Trade Apprenticeship - Secondary Systems
  • Communications and Control Apprenticeship – Secondary Systems
  • The Streams

    Stream 1: Electrical Trade Apprentice – Substations : In this apprenticeship you will implement, construct and maintain Powerlink's primary high voltage plant and equipment for Queensland.

    At the end of this program – you will have obtained a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician, and can explore career pathways such as: Substation Trade Technician, Live High Voltage Substation Trade Technician, Site Supervisor and Substation Team Leader (optional to complete further study – either an Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering)

    Stream 2: Electrical Trade Apprentice – Secondary systems: In this apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to test, interrogate and commission the protection and control functions of Powerlink's high voltage plant equipment.

    At the end of this program – you will have obtained a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician, and can explore career pathways such as: High Voltage Protection and Testing technician, High Voltage Protection and Testing Specialist, and High Voltage Protection and Testing Team Leader. As well as optional pathways into engineering related roles.

    (For this program – it is mandatory to complete further study (in parallel with your apprenticeship) - either an Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering)

    At the end of this program – you will have obtained a Certificate III in Electronics and Communications and can explore career pathways such as: Communications and Control Testing Technician, Communications and Control Specialist and Communication and Controls Team Leader. As well as optional pathways into engineering related roles.

    (For this program – it is mandatory to complete further study (in parallel with your apprenticeship) - either an Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering)

    The community you will join

    Based in Brisbane, we are a passionate team, exploring how electricity works, solving complex problems and safely taking the initiative to get things done. We are hands-on and love working away in remote locations.

    About you

  • Hold a current Queensland drivers licence (manual required or be willing to obtain) and have your own means of transport
  • Completed year 12 with a pass in English and Maths (or in the process of doing so) – OR are mature aged (over 21years of age) candidate
  • Have a genuine interest in how electricity works
  • You like being hands on
  • Have a strong work ethic
  • Team player with good communication skills
  • Willingness for continual learning and tertiary study completion


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