Apprentice Line Worker — Earn While You Learn

Hydro Tasmania Vacancies; Tasmania; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave (15 weeks)

Superannuation

School holiday rebates

Electricity discounts

Overtime opportunities

Flexible work

Job summary

Hydro Tasmania invites applications for a 4-year Line Worker Apprentice starting February 2027 on Flinders Island. You will earn while you learn, gain a nationally recognised trade qualification, and work with experienced crews building and maintaining overhead and underground networks across a remote island community.

The program combines on-the-job training with study, delivers hands-on experience outdoors, and provides benefits such as a location allowance, enhanced leave provisions, and

Qualifications

• Enjoy working outdoors and with your hands.
• Interest in power systems and infrastructure.
• Value teamwork and collaboration.
• Show initiative, resilience and a strong work ethic.
• Aim to develop practical skills for a long-term career.

Responsibilities

• Gain BIG skills through structured on-the-job training and study.
• Learn from experienced field crews across Hydro Tasmania's distribution network.
• Assist with construction, maintenance and repair of network assets (overhead/underground).
• Develop safety and problem-solving skills for practical field work.
• Work outdoors in varying environments and weather conditions.
• Use industry-leading tools and equipment.
• Contribute to delivering safe, reliable electricity to communities.

Skills

Outdoor work

Hands-on

Power systems interest

Teamwork

Initiative

Strong work ethic

Job description

Hydro Tasmania invites applications for a 4-year Line Worker Apprentice starting February 2027 on Flinders Island. You will earn while you learn, gain a nationally recognised trade qualification, and work with experienced crews building and maintaining overhead and underground networks across a remote island community.

The program combines on-the-job training with study, delivers hands-on experience outdoors, and provides benefits such as a location allowance, enhanced leave provisions, and