Apprentice Electrician

Minelec Pty Ltd; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship

Job summary

Minelec Pty Ltd in Townsville is seeking a First-Year Electrical Apprentice to start in January 2027. Join our team delivering commercial and industrial electrical work across Central and Northern Queensland, including mining sectors.

Learn on the job from experienced electricians through a four-year program with on-site training and TAFE Queensland, while getting paid. Ideal for a motivated, detail‑oriented team player ready to tackle hands-on tasks and take feedback constructively.

Qualifications

• Interest in electrical trade and willingness to learn the fundamentals.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely on site.
• Motivated to complete a four-year apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Assist electricians with installation, testing and commissioning.
• Support on commercial, industrial and mining site work.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain tidy worksites.
• Take directions from senior tradespeople and mentors.

Skills

Electrical safety

Wiring basics

Teamwork

Problem solving

Job description

Minelec is an established Electrical Contracting and Engineering company based out of Townsville for over 35 years. We provide a diverse range of standard and specialised Electrical services to businesses primarily throughout Central and Northern Queensland within the mining, industrial and commercial sectors.

At Minelec we pride ourselves on quality, safety and customer satisfaction.

We are looking for a highly motivated and eager-to-learn individual to join our team in Townsville as a First-Year Electrical Apprentice, commencing in January 2027.

Positioned in town on commercial and industrial works and or

Positioned on Projects working away, FIFO/DIDO on various rosters.

As a First-Year Electrical Apprentice, you will work closely with experienced electricians, learning the skills and gaining the knowledge necessary to excel in the electrical trade. Your construction-based duties as an apprentice include works associated with installation, testing and commissioning of electrical equipment across a broad range of sites in the commercial, industrial, and Mining industries.

How will we support you?

Our four-year Apprenticeship Program consists of on-the-job practical learning and off-site training with TAFE Queensland.

Ongoing support and regular mentoring from Leaders within the team.

Professional development that can lead to exciting career opportunities.

Get paid while learning a trade.

What is are looking for in a candidate?

Enjoy what they do with a positive attitude

A passionate individual, who wants to embark on the journey of completing a 4-year apprenticeship.

Loves working within a team environment

Strong attention to detail with problem solving skills

Initiative and confidence to tackle a task

Effective listening skills and ability to take clear instructions

Has the ability to take onboard and implement constructive feedback

Applications Close Monday 26th of October 2026.