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Essential Energy was recognised as a national leader for our Apprenticeship Program which won at the 2024 Australian Training Awards. Our training programs are designed to equip our employees with the skills needed for this evolving industry, ensuring they remain at the forefront of technological advancements.
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 gain 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. Essential Energy has opportunities available for Powerline Worker Apprenticeships in the following locations in 2026:
Albury, Armidale, Barham, Barraba, Bathurst, Bega, Berrigan, Bombala, Braidwood, Broken Hill, Bulahdelah, Buronga, Canowindra, Condobolin, Coolamon, Cooma, Corowa, Cowra, Crookwell, Dorrigo, Dubbo, Ewingsdale, Goulburn, Grafton, Griffith, Gunnedah, Harden, Jindabyne, Junee, Kempsey, Leeton, Maclean, Molong, Moree, Moruya, Mudgee, Nambucca Heads, Narrabri, Narromine, Nyngan, Orange, Parkes, Queanbeyan, Quirindi, Stroud, Tamworth, Taree, Texas, Tweed Heads, Walcha, Walgett, Warialda, Warren, Wilcannia, and Young.
Cable Jointers are responsible for the construction, installation and maintenance of underground and associated electrical equipment that delivers electricity to our communities. Essential Energy has opportunities for Cable Jointer Apprenticeships in the following locations in 2026:
Albury, Armidale, Ballina, Dubbo, Kempsey, Orange, Tamworth, and Wagga.
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. Essential Energy has opportunities for Zone Substation Electrical Technician Apprenticeships in the following locations in 2026: