Electrician Apprenticeship

MIGAS Apprentices and Trainees; Isaac Regional; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DIDO

Camp accommodation

Job summary

MIGAS Apprentices and Trainees, in partnership with Stanmore, invites applications for a four-year apprenticeship at the South Walker Creek Mine, Nebo in the Bowen Basin. You will study toward the UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician and learn to install, service, maintain, repair, isolate, test and commission coal mining electrical systems.

In the first year you will follow a 4 days on/3 days off day shift roster, with travel to Nebo camp accommodation.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Year 12 with strong maths results.
• Completion of, or near completion of, an electrical pre-apprenticeship (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Learn electrical systems and fixed infrastructure in a mining environment.
• Assist with installation, servicing, maintenance and fault finding.
• Assist to isolate, test and commission electrical equipment.
• Work with high‑voltage equipment and mining communications infra.
• Follow a structured apprenticeship program with experienced tradespeople.

Skills

Electrical work

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Learner mindset

Education

Year 12 completion

Electrical pre-apprenticeship

Job description

MIGAS Apprentices and Trainees – Strathfield QLD

Opportunity

In partnership with Stanmore, MIGAS is seeking motivated individuals who are ready to learn, grow and build a rewarding trade career at the South Walker Creek Mine, approximately 35 kilometres west of Nebo.

Stanmore isa leading Australian metallurgical coal producer committed to creating a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.

This is your opportunity to learn from experienced tradespeople while working with a broad range of electrical systems and fixed infrastructure in a real mining environment.

Undertaking this four-year apprenticeship at South Walker Creek will provide you with the opportunity to become trade qualified while earning your UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will develop the skills and knowledge required to install, service, maintain, repair, isolate, test and commission a wide range of coal mining fixed infrastructure.

This may include high-voltage equipment, communications infrastructure and backup electrical systems.

During your first year, you will work a 4 days on (Monday to Thursday) / 3 days off Day Shift Roster, gaining valuable hands‑on experience in a real mining environment.

Depending on your home location in the Bowen Basin, travel would be required to the camp accommodation site (Nebo). Please note this position is drive in drive out (DIDO).

About You

• A genuine passion for electrical work and a desire to build a career in the trade
• A willingness to listen, learn and actively seek new learning opportunities
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good language, literacy and numeracy skills
• A strong commitment to safety
• Successful completion of Year 12, with strong results in Mathematics
• Completion of, or near completion of, an electrical pre‑apprenticeship (desirable)
• A current Construction White Card
• The ability to pass a Pre‑Employment Medical, including a Coal Mine Workers’ Health Assessment, Drug and Alcohol Screening, and Police Check
• Residence in Nebo or the Bowen Basin region, with the ability to drive in and drive out to site

Applications close Friday 9 October 2026