1st Year Electrical Substation Technician Apprentice - Sydney

Applications are now open for a start date in January 2025!

• Join us and make it happen for your career

• Competitive salary and superannuation

• Based in Sydney

About our Apprentice Program

Are you ready to embark on an exciting and challenging career journey within the Energy industry where you can learn from leading experts? Transgrid encourages you to apply for our Electrical Substation Technician Apprenticeship, designed to ignite your potential and prepare you for a rewarding career ahead.

The Apprentice Program is tailored at propel your growth and development and provide you with the opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure projects shaping Australia’s energy landscape, including connecting renewable energy to the network. As an apprentice with Transgrid, you can expect hands-on learning and mentorship in a supportive and dynamic environment.

We are seeking driven, team-oriented apprentices who relish problem-solving and collaboration.

During your time as an apprentice within the program, you will receive:

• Competitive salary and superannuation

• Exposure to innovative teams revolutionising the Energy Industry

• Mentorship and structured technical training

• Industry leading training and technical experience building, maintaining and running diagnostic test and repairs on High Voltage equipment ranging up to 500kV on Transformers, Circuit Breakers and other primary and secondary plant.

• Skills in hand tools, workshop machinery and welding

• Nationally accredited safety training and high-risk licences

• On the job training and smooth transition into the role

• Necessary protective clothing and tools required for the job

• Access to study assistance

• Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you will receive a certificate of proficiency as an Electrotechnology Electrician

What you can expect from us:

• Supportive team culture

• Structured development programs and training

• 15.5% Superannuation

• 9-day fortnight

• A flexible workplace and leave provisions to encourage a healthy work/life balance 

• 20 weeks Parental Leave (includes adoption) and 2 weeks Other Parent Leave

• Annual picnic day (additional day off)

• 18 days’ personal leave (sick / carer’s leave)

• Moving leave

• Emergency/disaster leave

• Salary sacrifice options for superannuation (subject to ATO requirements)

• Employee Support Networks including, Energise (supporting women at Transgrid), Rise (employees who identify as LGBTQIA+) and Yarn Up (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees)

To be eligible for consideration for the Apprentice Program, you must:

• Have completed high school studies (minimum year 10 or equivalent) by the end of 2024 with sound mathematics and communication skills

• Be genuinely interested in a trade working within a high voltage electricity transmission network

• Hold a current driver’s licence or be willing to obtain one as soon as possible after appointment

• Exhibit environmental and social responsibility

• Possess qualities of a team player, including motivation and willingness to learn

• Demonstrate lateral thinking and ability to contribute to innovative solutions to complex problems

• Excel in collaboration with others

• Communicate clearly

• Show appreciation for and sensitivity to difference and diversity

• Be an Australian permanent resident or an Australian or New Zealand citizen 

• Have the ability to travel and work away from home at various locations when required

• Have the ability to start in January 2025

The recruitment process and steps:

• Step 1: Eligibility

• Confirm your eligibility for the position that you are applying for.

• Step 2: Submit application

• Create a profile on our careers site and submit your application.

• NOTE: You must upload a resume, however a cover letter is not required.

• Step 3: Screening

• The recruitment team will review your application and notify you if your application is considered unsuccessful.

• Step 4: Online testing

• If you are successfully screened, you will be sent an email to complete online cognitive testing, inclusive of numeracy, literacy and abstract reasoning.

• Step 5: Shortlisting

• If you have successfully passed the benchmark for the online cognitive testing, the recruitment will review your application and you will be notified if your application is considered successful.

• Step 6: Interview Centre

• If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to attend our in-person Interview Centre in July/August 2024.

• Step 8: Pre-Employment Checks

• Successful candidates from the Interview Centre will be invited to complete pre-employment checks.

• NOTE: Reserve candidates will also be invited to complete pre-employment checks.

• Step 9: Offer of Employment

• Preferred successful candidates will be contacted and made a verbal offer of employment, which will be followed by a formal offer that will be sent by email.

Who we are
 

Transgrid is seeking motivated individuals to join our exciting apprentice program from 2025.

At the heart of the National Electricity Market, our high voltage transmission network connects more than 3.5 million homes and businesses across New South Wales (NSW) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) to deliver safe and reliable electricity.

At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it’s your turn to make it happen. 

Transgrid offer fulfilling careers for driven people who can help ensure that our business and the essential services we provide to consumers, the community and key stakeholders are continually improving. With us you will thrive in a collaborative environment where new ideas and knowledge sharing are encouraged, and where you’ll be supported through opportunities to develop and achieve your full potential.

This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones.

Join us and make it happen for your career, and for the millions of Australians who rely on our services every day. 

Applications close on Sunday 30th June 2024

 For any recruitment enquiries related to this role, whitney.spooner@transgrid.com.au