Electrical Apprentice – Hands-on Switchboards & Wiring

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

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.