HV & Instrumentation Apprentice

Downer; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer Group is offering an HV & Instrumentation Apprentice role in Melbourne, supporting CityLink, West Gate Freeway, M80 interchange and West Gate Tunnel. You'll work with experienced electricians, gaining hands-on exposure to high voltage, instrumentation, tunnel systems, ITS and tolling equipment while you complete your Certificate III in Electrotechnology (Electrician).

You'll build practical trade skills through planned maintenance and emergency works, with structured training and

Qualifications

• Completion of Year 10 or above.
• Genuine interest in the electrical trade.
• Current driver's licence or progressing towards one.
• Commitment to completing trade studies.
• Strong focus on safety.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Flexibility to work occasional nights.

Responsibilities

• Learning alongside experienced electricians and technicians
• Gaining hands-on experience across HV, instrumentation, tunnel, ITS and tolling systems
• Assisting with planned electrical maintenance and emergency works
• Developing practical trade skills while completing your apprenticeship
• Participating in occasional night works and tunnel shutdowns under supervision
• Working safely and contributing to Downer's Zero Harm culture

Skills

Interest in electrical trade

Willingness to learn

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

Year 10 or above

Job description

Kick-start your electrical career working across Melbourne's major road and tunnel network.

Downer has an exciting opportunity for an HV & Instrumentation Apprentice to join our Mechanical & Electrical team, supporting Melbourne's CityLink, West Gate Freeway and Bridge, M80 interchange and West Gate Tunnel.

This isn't your typical electrical apprenticeship. You'll work alongside experienced electricians and technicians, gaining hands‑on exposure to high voltage, instrumentation, tunnel systems, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and tolling equipment while completing your Certificate III in Electrotechnology (Electrician).

You'll build practical skills through planned maintenance and emergency works, with structured training and support throughout your apprenticeship.

What you'll be doing

• Learning alongside experienced electricians and technicians
• Gaining hands‑on experience across HV, instrumentation, tunnel, ITS and tolling systems
• Assisting with planned electrical maintenance and emergency works
• Developing practical trade skills while completing your apprenticeship
• Participating in occasional night works and tunnel shutdowns under supervision
• Working safely and contributing to Downer's Zero Harm culture

Kick-start your electrical career working across Melbourne's major road and tunnel network.

Downer has an exciting opportunity for an HV & Instrumentation Apprentice to join our Mechanical & Electrical team, supporting Melbourne's CityLink, West Gate Freeway and Bridge, M80 interchange and West Gate Tunnel.

This isn't your typical electrical apprenticeship. You'll work alongside experienced electricians and technicians, gaining hands‑on exposure to high voltage, instrumentation, tunnel systems, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and tolling equipment while completing your Certificate III in Electrotechnology (Electrician).

You'll build practical skills through planned maintenance and emergency works, with structured training and support throughout your apprenticeship.

What you'll be doing

• Learning alongside experienced electricians and technicians
• Gaining hands‑on experience across HV, instrumentation, tunnel, ITS and tolling systems
• Assisting with planned electrical maintenance and emergency works
• Developing practical trade skills while completing your apprenticeship
• Participating in occasional night works and tunnel shutdowns under supervision
• Working safely and contributing to Downer's Zero Harm culture

About you

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable and ready to learn.

• A genuine interest in the electrical trade
• Completion of Year 10 or above
• A reasonable understanding of maths and English
• A current driver's licence, or be working towards one
• Commitment to completing your trade studies
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• A strong focus on safety
• Flexibility to work occasional nights when required

What's in it for you?

• Full electrical apprenticeship with structured training and mentoring
• Hands‑on exposure to HV and instrumentation
• Experience across Melbourne's major road and tunnel infrastructure
• Support throughout your trade studies
• Access to Downer employee health, financial, lifestyle and technology benefits
• A long‑term career pathway with Downer

Ready to start your electrical career?

If you're looking for an apprenticeship that offers more than the ordinary, this is your opportunity to build valuable electrical skills across HV, instrumentation and complex transport infrastructure.