Boilermaker Apprentice

First Nations Jobs; Hexham; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer's Energy & Utilities is offering a hands-on Boilermaker Apprenticeship in Hexham NSW, starting mid-January 2027. You'll be involved in the full fabrication process—from preparing parts and using machinery to assisting with installations.

Learn to use hand tools, perform tack welding, and help build components for switch rooms and electrical infrastructure. This is a workshop-based role providing solid project experience within Downer's energy sector.

Qualifications

• Year 10+ with passes in Maths & English.
• Willingness to travel to different projects/sites as part of the apprenticeship programme.
• Committed to safety, teamwork and high-quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the full fabrication process, from preparing parts to installations.
• Learn and apply hand tools, weld techniques and assembly practices.
• Support site teams across multiple projects within Downer's Energy & Utilities portfolio.

Skills

Drivers Licence

Willingness to travel

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication

Tools

Hand tools

Tack welding

Job description

• Full-time apprenticeship position based in Hexham, NSW
• Monday-Friday working 38 hours per week
• Nationally recognised qualification (Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication)
• Workshop-focused role with hands-on tasks and real project experience

The Opportunity

Downer's Energy & Utilities team is offering a hands-on Boilermaker Apprenticeship in Hexham NSW, starting in mid-January 2027. You'll be involved in the full fabrication process - from preparing parts and using machinery to assisting with installations. Learn how to use hand tools, perform tack welding, and help build components for switch rooms and other electrical infrastructure. This is a great opportunity to gain solid, practical experience while learning the trade. As part of Downer, you will also have the opportunity to see not only experience the Hexham workshop, but other sites and projects as part of Downer's Energy & Utilities sector.

About You

• Drivers Licence
• Completed Year 10 or higher (Year 12 preferred) with Pass marks in Maths & English
• Willingness to travel to different projects / sites as part of the apprenticeship programme
• Keen to learn and work in a hands-on, workshop-based environment
• Committed to safety, teamwork, and high-quality workmanship

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.