Ergon Energy apprentice jobs on offer: 116 roles at 50 depots

Ergon Energy and Energex have 116 roles at 50 depots across Queensland for electrotechnology electricians, distribution linespersons, mechanical fitters, and communication techs.

Queensland’s publicly-owned electricity network distributors will welcome 116 new apprentices early next year, with opportunities at 50 depots.

Ergon Energy and Energex are offering apprenticeships as electrotechnology electricians, distribution linespersons, mechanical fitters, and communication techs.

The next generation of tradespeople have until next Monday to get their applications in.

While these roles are hotly-contested opportunities for aspiring tradies to learn and earn in their own communities, they can also be a stepping stone into senior industry careers for those interested in pursuing a leadership path.

“Some people want to earn their qualifications and serve their community using their specialised skills to keep the lights on, the network running well, and delivering outstanding service under some pretty extreme conditions, from cyclones to bushfires, and that’s fantastic,” services executive general manager Belinda Watton said.

“Other people might find themselves attracted to undertaking further study or work experience when they’ve completed their apprenticeships, and our company has a great track record in encouraging and supporting these aspirations.

“We have former apprentices who have gone on to complete degrees in engineering, business and other disciplines, and who are in senior leadership roles, and it was an apprenticeship that started the ball rolling.”

The only age requirement is that applicants need to be aged 17 or older when they begin their apprenticeships next February.

People with good year 12 maths and English results, those who hold a Cert II in electrotechnology or other prevocational training, or with strong, relevant work records are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will undertake training for an initial four-week block in early 2022 before heading to their home depots to begin their careers in the field.

Ergon apprenticeships will be available at Atherton, Barcaldine, Bundaberg, Cairns, Chinchilla, Clermont, Cunnamulla, Georgetown, Gladstone, Hervey Bay, Home Hill, Hughenden, Ingham, Kingaroy, Mackay, Mareeba, Maryborough, Miriam Vale, Moura, Mount Isa, Normanton, Pinnacle, Proserpine, Rockhampton, Roma, Sarina, St George, Stanthorpe, Toowoomba, Townsville and Yeppoon.

Energex apprenticeships will be offered at Banyo, Beaudesert, Berrinba, Boonah, Caboolture, Cooroy, Esk, Gatton, Geebung, Greenslopes, Gympie, Landsborough, Maroochydore, Oxley, Raceview, Southport, Stafford, Staplyton and Victoria Park.

Applications will close on Monday, August 16.

View the full details of eligibility requirements and the process here.