3rd Year Solar Electrical Apprentice Wanted

Advantage Solar; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award pay

Full-time hours

Advancement opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Advantage Solar in Victoria is seeking a 3rd Year Solar Electrical Apprentice to join our installation team. The role focuses on assisting with residential solar PV system installs under the supervision of SAA accredited electricians, delivering safe, compliant work across VIC.

You’ll work on rooftops, assist with panel placement, racking, wiring, and battery/inverter installations while upholding WHS procedures.

Qualifications

• 1 year of solar installation experience is required.
• Experience with residential installations across multiple roof types and pitches.
• Excellent work ethic, teamwork, and reliability.
• Ability to work autonomously and follow directions from supervisors.
• Attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation of residential solar PV systems.
• Work confidently on rooftops; panel placement, racking, and cable runs.
• Maintain safety standards and follow all WHS procedures.
• Support electricians with battery or inverter installations where required.
• Load, unload, and prepare materials and equipment for each job.
• Communicate effectively with the team and customers onsite.
• Keep job sites clean, organised, and professional.

Skills

Solar installations experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Autonomous work

Clear communication

Education

VU23631 Working Safely on Roofs with Renewable Energy

VU22744 Working Safely in the Solar Industry

Working at Heights certification

White Card (Construction Induction)

Driver’s Licence (manual preferred)

Full working rights in Australia

Tools

White Card

Job description

3rd Year Solar Electrical Apprentice Wanted

3rd Year Solar Electrical Apprentice Wanted

Come and finish your apprenticeship with Advantage, amulti award winning home improvement business.We areleading the charge toward a cleaner, smarter future for Australian homes; with over 15 years of experience and thousands of installs completed, we’re one of VIC's largest providers of home energy upgrades. From solar panels and batteries to heat pump hot water, efficient HVAC systems, and EV charging solutions, we do the lot!

We’re a high-performance, safety-first team with a strong reputation for doing the job right, every time.

Completing 160+ solar and battery installations per month, we’re expanding and looking to start our 10th inhouse team.

The Role:

We’re looking for anelectrical apprentice with minimum 1 year solar experienceto join our installation team.

You’ll be working closely with our SAA accredited electricians as well as the Victorian installation manager to deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality solar installs across VIC.

Your Responsibilities:

Assist in the installation of residential solar PV systems

Work confidently on rooftops; panel placement, racking, and cable runs

Maintain safety standards and follow all WHS procedures

Support electricians with battery or inverter installations where required

Load, unload, and prepare materials and equipment for each job

Communicate effectively with the team and customers onsite

Keep job sites clean, organised, and professional

What You’ll Bring:

Minimum 1yr experience working with solar installations is required.

Experience working in residential installations, across multiple roof types and pitches

Excellent work ethic, teamwork, and reliability

Ability to work autonomously and follow directions from supervisors

Attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship

Required Qualifications:

Either a VU23631 Working Safely on Roofs with Renewable Energy Ticket OR a VU22744 Working Safely in the Solar Industry ticket

Working at Heights certification

White Card (Construction Induction)

Driver’s Licence (manual preferred)

Full working rights in Australia

(Additional training or accreditations in solar installation will be highly regarded.)

What’s On Offer:

Above-award pay rates- negotiable based on experience

Consistent full-time hourswith long-term work available

Opportunities for advancementinto Leading Hand or Installer roles

Supportive, professional team culturethat values safety, quality, and growth

Make a difference- help Victoria move toward clean energy

If you’re a driven electrical apprentice ready to take the next step in your career and work with a company that values quality, teamwork, and integrity, we want to hear from you!