2nd Year Electrical Apprentice

MEGT; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MEGT is seeking a motivated 2nd Year Electrical Apprentice to join a host employer specialising in high and low voltage powerline construction and electrical infrastructure across the Newcastle region. Gain hands‑on experience while completing your Certificate III in Electrotechnology.

Working outdoors alongside experienced tradespeople, you will contribute to overhead and underground cabling, street lighting, substations and network upgrades, with weekly pay and comprehensive apprenticeship

Qualifications

• Currently completing an Electrical Apprenticeship, ideally late first year or second year.
• Must have a current driver’s licence and reliable transport to the company depot.
• Satisfactory National Police Check.
• Pre-employment medical assessment.
• Drug and Alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills across Level 1 and Level 2 electrical infrastructure, including construction and maintenance of high and low voltage powerlines.
• Overhead and underground cabling, cable jointing and electrical connections; installation and replacement of power poles and substations.
• Street lighting, consumer mains and switchboard work; network upgrades, repairs, relocations and maintenance.

Skills

Physically fit

Reliable

Eager to learn

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

2nd Year Electrical Apprentice | Powerline & Electrical Infrastructure Build your electrical career working on overhead and underground power networks across the Newcastle region!

MEGT is seeking a motivated and reliable 2nd Year Electrical Apprentice to join a host employer specialising in high and low voltage powerline construction and electrical infrastructure. Gain hands‑on experience across a range of infrastructure projects while completing your Certificate III in Electrotechnology .

About the Role

Working alongside experienced tradespeople, you will develop skills across Level 1 and Level 2 electrical infrastructure, including: Construction and maintenance of high and low voltage powerlines.

Overhead and underground cabling, cable jointing and electrical connections. Installation and replacement of power poles, cross arms and substations. Underground residential developments, trenching and conduit installation.

Street lighting, consumer mains and switchboard work. Network upgrades, repairs, relocations and maintenance.

What to Expect

This is a hands‑on, outdoor role focused on electrical infrastructure , rather than general residential electrical work. Meet at the company depot each day before travelling to worksites with your team. Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Work at heights and use Elevated Work Platforms (EWPs). Undertake physically demanding work, with days potentially extending up to 13 hours.

You must be comfortable with the physical and outdoor demands of the role.

About You

Currently completing an Electrical Apprenticeship, ideally late first year or second year. Some exposure to domestic, commercial, civil or electrical work. A genuine interest in developing your electrical skills.

Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors and at heights. Reliable, hardworking and eager to learn. A current driver's licence and reliable transport to the company depot.

Pre-employment requirements

Satisfactory National Police Check. Pre-employment medical assessment.

Drug and Alcohol screening.

What MEGT Offers

Certificate III in Electrotechnology and comprehensive TAFE training.

Weekly pay. Personalised one‑on‑one coaching and apprenticeship support. Mentoring from experienced tradespeople.

The opportunity to develop specialised skills in the electrical infrastructure industry

About the Host Employer The host employer specialises in high and low voltage electrical infrastructure, delivering overhead and underground powerline construction, network connections and upgrades for residential developments and rural properties.

At MEGT, we enable people to start their careers through Apprenticeships and Traineeships and support large and small businesses to recruit, train and grow careers. Our purpose is to provide life changing, lifelong learning and employment solutions for all. We invite you to be part of our story.

By applying, you agree to receive information about other MEGT employment and education opportunities. MEGT is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have zero tolerance of racism, discrimination, harm, or abuse.

We value safety, diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals with disabilities, to apply.