Energex’s record apprenticeship intake meeting huge demand

The big recruitment push, which includes 78 opportunities with Energex depots in South East Queensland, represents the biggest-ever apprentice intake by the state’s electricity distributors.

“These are widely regarded as the best electricity industry trade apprenticeships in the country, and we’re already getting a huge response,” Work Group Leader Mick Hayes said.

“We offer world-class training, the chance to build great career paths, and that sense of making a really important contribution to our neighbourhoods.

“Something that sets the Energex and Ergon Energy apprenticeships apart is the opportunities for Queenslanders to pursue excellent training and work right there in their local communities, whether in a major city or in some of our iconic rural and regional areas.

“Another big bonus for those looking at roles outside the major centres in regional Queensland 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.”

Energex and Ergon Energy Network 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.

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.

For those looking for a change of scenery, 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.

Eligible candidates should:

• Be aged at least 17 at the time of the apprenticeship starting (ie, by February 14, 2024) – there’s no 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.

ENERGEX: https://www.energex.com.au/careers/apprenticeships

ERGON ENERGY: https://www.ergon.com.au/network/careers/apprenticeships