2nd or 3rd Year Electrical Apprentice | Smart Energy

Smart Energy Group; Albury City; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on mentoring

Solar and battery experience

Apprenticeship support

Competitive pay + super

Monday to Friday

Accommodation and meals covered

Team incentives

Job summary

Smart Energy is looking for a hands-on 2nd or 3rd year electrical apprentice, or a labourer/trade assistant, to join our in-house Albury/Wodonga installation team alongside an experienced A-Grade Electrician. Build practical skills in solar and battery installations and maintenance.

We offer above-award pay, Monday to Friday, travel across the region with accommodation and meals covered, and opportunities to earn a spot on the annual team trip. Start date around 9 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Current 2nd or 3rd year electrical apprentice willing to transfer your apprenticeship to Smart Energy
• Labourer or trade assistant with relevant labouring, construction or trade experience

Responsibilities

• Assist with solar and battery installations, including site preparation, material handling and equipment setup.
• Help position and secure mounting equipment and solar panels, following safe work procedures.
• Support servicing and maintenance jobs with tools, materials and general site assistance.
• Keep job sites, tools and the work vehicle tidy and organised.
• Help complete digital job records and site documentation.
• Provide friendly, respectful customer service on every job.

Job description

Build Your Skills. Power the Future.

Are you a 2nd or 3rd year electrical apprentice, or a hands‑on labourer or trade assistant keen to build experience in solar and batteries?

Join Smart Energy and work alongside an experienced A-Grade Electrician in our new Albury/Wodonga in‑house installation team.

We’re leaders in home electrification, helping Australians make the move to smarter energy through solar, batteries and more. Backed by Rinnai Australia, we’re growing our dedicated installation teams with a focus on quality workmanship, safety and great customer service.

As part of a two‑person team, you’ll support solar and battery installations, servicing and maintenance—building practical skills and seeing the results of your work every day.

What’s in It for You?

• Hands‑on mentoring: Learn alongside an experienced A-Grade Electrician who takes pride in doing the job right.

• Solar and battery experience: Build valuable skills through installations, servicing and maintenance.

• Apprenticeship support: For existing apprentices, support for your ongoing apprenticeship and required training.

• Competitive pay + super: Above award remuneration based on your experience and apprenticeship stage, where applicable.

• Monday to Friday: Enjoy your weekends with no weekend work.

• Variety and regional travel: Work across Albury/Wodonga and surrounding regions, with travel away approximately one week per month. Accommodation and meal expenses are covered.

• Team incentives: Take part in competitions for the opportunity to earn a spot on our annual team trip to Thailand.

• A steady pipeline of projects: Be part of our dedicated in‑house installation team.

What You’ll Be Doing

Working alongside our qualified electrician, you’ll:

• Assist with solar and battery installations, including site preparation, material handling and equipment setup.

• Help position and secure mounting equipment and solar panels, following safe work procedures.

• Support servicing and maintenance jobs with tools, materials and general site assistance.

• Keep job sites, tools and the work vehicle tidy and organised.

• Help complete digital job records and site documentation.

• Provide friendly, respectful customer service on every job.

What You’ll Bring

You’ll be either:

• A current 2nd or 3rd year electrical apprentice willing to transfer your apprenticeship to Smart Energy; or

• A labourer or trade assistant with relevant labouring, construction or trade experience.

You’ll also have:

• A genuine interest in solar, batteries and renewable energy.

• A White Card and valid Australian driver’s licence.

• Working at Heights certification, or a willingness to obtain it.

• A safety‑first attitude and confidence working outdoors and at heights.

• The ability to carry out physical work and handle tools and materials safely.

• Reliability, initiative and a willingness to learn.

• Pride in your work and the ability to work closely with a teammate.

• Willingness to travel for regional jobs approximately one week per month.

$32 - $38 an hour

Ready to Get Started?

Build your skills, work alongside an experienced electrician and help bring smarter energy to homes across Albury/Wodonga and beyond.

We’re targeting a Monday, 9 November 2026 start.