Electrical Apprentice

First Nations Jobs; Hexham; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer, a leading energy and utilities company, is offering a full-time electrical apprenticeship based in Hexham NSW, starting mid-January 2027. You will be part of a dedicated crew constructing electrical assets in a controlled workshop environment, gaining hands-on experience with switchboards and switch rooms under skilled supervision.

The role emphasizes learning essential electrical trade skills, safety, teamwork, and high-quality workmanship, with exposure to multiple site projects as

Qualifications

• 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.
• Committed to safety, teamwork, and high-quality workmanship.
• Hands-on, workshop-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Construct electrical assets in a workshop environment.
• Assemble switchboards and wire switch rooms.
• Learn essential electrical trade skills from qualified professionals.
• Gain long-term career prospects within Downer Energy & Utilities.

Skills

Willingness to travel

Safety orientation

Hands-on attitude

Teamwork

Education

Year 10+ completed

Job description

Job Description

• Full-time apprenticeship position based in Hexham, NSW


• Monday-Friday working 38 hours per week


• Nationally recognised qualification (Certificate III in Electrotechnology)


• Hands-on experience building switchboards, switch rooms, and other electrical assets

The Opportunity

Downer's Energy & Utilities team is seeking applications for an Electrical Apprenticeship in Hexham NSW, starting on mid-January 2027. As part of this role, you'll be part of a dedicated crew responsible for constructing electrical assets in a controlled workshop environment. You'll gain practical experience assembling switchboards, wiring switch rooms, and learning essential electrical trade skills from qualified professionals. This role provides a strong foundation in electrical systems and manufacturing processes, with long-term career prospects. 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.