Electrical Apprentice

Downer; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer's Energy & Utilities is offering an Electrical Apprenticeship in Hexham NSW, starting mid-January 2027. You will be part of a dedicated crew building electrical assets, assembling switchboards, and learning essential trade skills in a workshop setting.

This full-time apprenticeship focuses on safety, teamwork, and hands-on experience, with travel to various projects/sites and strong career development prospects within Downer.

Qualifications

• Nationally recognised qualification (Certificate III in Electrotechnology).
• Willingness to travel to different projects/sites as part of the apprenticeship programme.
• Year 10 pass in Maths & English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform hands-on assembly of switchboards and electrical assets in a workshop environment.
• Work under supervision to develop electrical trade skills.
• Travel to different projects/sites as part of the apprenticeship programme.
• Commit to safety, teamwork and high-quality workmanship.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology

Year 10 or higher

Job description

What We Offer

• 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
• Career development pathways post-apprenticeship

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.