Record apprentice recruitment underway

This year, Ergon Energy Network and Energex are recruiting for 61 locations; from the Gulf to the Gold Coast, and west across Outback Queensland. Apprenticeships are being offered across five trade disciplines: Distribution Linesperson, Electrotechnology Electrician, Communication Technician, Transmission Linesperson, and Mechanical Fitter.

Ergon Energy Network is recruiting for 44 depots across regional Queensland: Atherton, Biloela, Blackall, Bundaberg, Cairns, Charleville, Charters Towers, Childers, Chinchilla, Clermont, Cooktown, Cunnamulla, Dalby, Emerald, Georgetown, Gladstone, Hervey Bay, Home Hill, Hughenden, Ingham, Innisfail, Kingaroy, Mackay, Mareeba, Maryborough, Millmerran, Miriam Vale, Monto, Moranbah, Mossman, Mount Isa, Murgon, Normanton, Rockhampton, Roma, Sarina, Springsure, Stanthorpe, Toowoomba, Townsville, Tully, Warwick, Whitsunday, Yeppoon

In South East Queensland, Energex is seeking apprentices at 17 depots and sites: Beaudesert, Berrinba, Burleigh Heads, Caboolture, Cleveland, Cooroy, Gatton, Geebung, Greenslopes, Gympie, Landsborough, Maroochydore, Oxley, Raceview, Southport, Stafford, Stapylton

Full details of roles, locations, the application process, and “day in the life” videos introducing the different trades are available on the Ergon Energy Network and Energex websites

These are highly competitive roles, however the baseline criteria includes that candidates:

• Be aged at least 17 at the time of the apprenticeship starting (ie, by February 14, 2025). There’s no upper age limit.
• Be a permanent resident, or hold a visa that enables them to work and remain in Australia permanently.
• Applicants who are currently in their final year of school will need to complete Year 12

In addition to world-class training, competitive salaries, and supplying all tools, uniforms, course fees and textbooks, there are additional generous allowances for those considering a career outside major cities. Depending on where apprentices are based, those in rural, regional and remote Queensland may be eligible for:

• Up to $25k/yr zone allowance (for designated locations outside major cities)
• Up to $7k/yr locality allowances
• Up to $24k/yr housing support, where approved
• Up to five additional leave days per annum to enable travel to and from holiday destinations (for specific locations).

The Class of 2025 will join nearly 560 apprentices currently at various stages of their trade apprenticeships at Ergon Energy and Energex.

Applications close on Monday, July 15.