Electrical Apprentice

First Nations Jobs; Reeves Plains; Hybrid; AUD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work opportunities

Job summary

Downer's Energy & Utilities in Reeves Plains, SA, offers an Electrical Apprenticeship based in Reeves Plains. You will gain hands-on experience on high‑voltage infrastructure under qualified tradespeople, assisting with construction, installation, maintenance, testing and repair of substations and related equipment.

This structured apprenticeship blends formal training with on‑the‑job learning to build the skills for a rewarding electrical career.

Qualifications

• Year 10 or higher completion with passes in Maths & English.
• Safety training credentials: White Card, First Aid and CPR highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction, installation, maintenance, testing and repair of substations and related equipment.
• Gain exposure to transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers and protection systems.
• Work under qualified tradespeople in live electrical environments and learn to interpret drawings.

Skills

Drivers Licence

First Aid

White Card

Education

Year 10 or higher

Maths & English passes

Year 12 preferred

Job description

• Full-time apprenticeship position based in Reeves Plains, SA
• 10-hour days working Monday-Friday with remote working opportunities!
• Nationally recognised qualification (Certificate III in Electrotechnology)

The Opportunity

Downer's Energy & Utilities team is seeking applications for an Electrical Apprenticeship opportunity. This is an exciting opportunity to launch your career in the power and utilities industry while gaining hands‑on experience working on critical high‑voltage electrical infrastructure. Under the guidance of qualified tradespeople and experienced technicians, you'll assist with the construction, installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of substations and associated equipment. As part of your structured apprenticeship, you'll gain exposure to transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, protection systems, and commissioning activities, while developing valuable skills in fault finding, interpreting electrical drawings, using testing equipment, and working safely within live electrical environments. Through a combination of formal training and on‑the‑job learning, you'll build the technical knowledge and practical experience required for a rewarding career in the electrical industry.

About You

• Drivers Licence
• Provide First Aid, CPR, and White Card - Highly regarded
• Completed Year 10 or higher (Year 12 preferred) with Pass marks in Maths & English
• Comfortable working outdoors and in technical environments like substations
• Committed to working safely and responsibly in high-risk electrical areas

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.