Apprentice Electrician

Careers at Council; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

RDO

PPE provided

Fitness Passport gym membership

Job summary

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is offering a full-time four-year Electrical Apprenticeship with paid study time to complete your Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician at Port Macquarie TAFE. You’ll gain hands-on experience on essential community infrastructure and work with teams across trades.

You’ll be exposed to on-the-job training, with a clear path to career progression and competitive remuneration as you develop your skills.

Qualifications

• Willing to learn on the job
• Team player with good communication
• Safety-conscious and committed to working safely
• Able to commit to study requirements and complete training on time
• Hold a current Driver's Licence (Red P’s or more)
• Hold a white Card (or able to obtain before start)

Responsibilities

• Work on electrical infrastructure construction projects
• Assist with three-phase motors and control switchboard installations
• Assist with industrial wiring for water and sewer plants
• Maintain high voltage water pumping stations
• Support installations and maintenance across community facilities

Job description

At PMHC every employee plays a part in ensuring we work together to achieve positive outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we are seeking applications from enthusiastic and proactive individuals wishing to commence a career as an Electrical Apprentice. This full-time, four-year apprenticeship offers
hands‑on experience working on important community infrastructure and provides
paid study time to complete your Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician at Port Macquarie TAFE.

As part of our
team, you’ll gain practical skills working on:

• Electrical infrastructure construction projects
• Three-phase motors and control switchboard
  installations
• Industrial wiring for water and sewer processing
  plants
• Maintenance of high voltage water supply pumping
  stations
• Community assets including airports, sporting
  fields, event centres, pools, buildings, waste management and emergency services facilities
• Installation, maintenance, and repair of
  electrical equipment to a high standard

You’ll also gain valuable exposure
and experience working with other trades across mechanical, instrumentation,
data communications and automation systems broadening your skill set and future
opportunities.

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Willing to learn on the
  job and ask questions
• Interested in
  maintaining and improving community facilities
• Team players with strong
  communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Safety-conscious,
  committed to working safely for yourself and others
• Able to commit to study
  requirements and complete training in a timely and organised way
• Hold a current Driver's
  License (Red P’s or more)
• Hold a current general construction induction card (white card) or ability to obtain prior to commencement
• Able to comply with
  uniform and PPE requirements, including while at TAFE

Whether you’re a
school leaver, returning to the workforce, or looking to change careers, this
apprenticeship is a fantastic way to build a long-term career.

Remuneration and Benefits:

Employment type: Full-time, four-year
apprenticeship with paid study time (38 hours per week with a 9-day fortnight)

Salary (exclusive of super): Starting from $865.85 to $1043.99 per week depending on school level obtained and experience.

• On-the-job technical training
  and development
• Fortnightly Rostered Day Off
  (RDO)
• PPE provided
• Discounted gym membership
  through membership to Fitness Passport
• Genuine career progression
  opportunities within Council
• Annual salary increase as per
  the Local Government (State) Award 2026
• Salary
  packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
• Recognition through our
  annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

Why
join us?

Get paid while
you earn your Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician. Learning on the
job with experienced tradespeople working on real, important projects that make
a difference in your community. Enjoy a great work-life balance, competitive pay,
study support, and genuine career opportunities. Start your future with Port Macquarie Hastings Council today!

You
must be an Australian/NZ citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident; no visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.

Questions?

If you have
any questions about this opportunity or the role, please contact Gavin Lunn, Electrical Services Coordinator on 0437 429 ***.

Pre-employment checks for these roles will include: Reference Checks; National Criminal Police Check; Medical Assessment; White Card; Drivers Licence (red P’s)

PMHC's recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes. Email communication notifications are used for but not limited to: application received, interview booking tools, confirmation of interview, request for references/more information, delay notifications, testing/assessments (aptitude/psychometric/industry specific) and application outcomes (unsuccessful before or after interview).

Please regularly check your 'junk mail' or ensure our email address ****@pmhc.nsw.gov.au and Pulse email ********@pulsesoftware.com is set to 'trustworthy'.

Port Macquarie Hastings Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.

At Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the vibrant community we serve—where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact us at ****@pmhc.nsw.gov.au.We’re here to support you every step of the way.