School Based Electrical Apprenticeship

Migas Apprentices & Trainees; Middlemount, Central Highlands Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

MIGAS Apprentices & Trainees is partnering with Anglo American to offer a School Based Electrical Apprenticeship at Aquila Mine, 32km south of Middlemount, Queensland. The program starts in 2027 and leads toward UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician, while you study one day per week and gain hands-on mine experience.

You must be enrolled in Year 10 for 2027, reside in Middlemount, and be passionate about electrical work with a strong safety focus.

Qualifications

• Currently attending school and aiming to pursue electrical trades.
• Enrolled in Year 10 with plans to start Year 11 in 2027.
• Willing to undertake a school-based apprenticeship at Aquila Mine.
• Prepared to obtain required health and mine safety checks.

Responsibilities

• Learn to install, service, maintain, repair, isolate, test and commission electrical systems.
• Work with advanced electrical equipment in a mining environment under supervision.
• Follow safety practices and develop practical trade skills while studying.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety focus

Willingness to learn

Education

Year 10 student

Beginning Year 11 in 2027

Certificate II in Electrotechnology (advantageous)

Job description

Job ID
7041
Type
School based
Location
Middlemount, QLD
Positions
1

School Based Electrical Apprenticeship

The Opportunity

MIGAS is proud to be partnering with Anglo American, one of Australia's largest suppliers of quality steelmaking coal with a focus on safety and sustainability.

Undertaking this school-based apprenticeship at Aquila Mine, 32km south of Middlemount in central Queensland, will give you the opportunity to start your UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician.

Aquila Mine has been developed as one Australia's most technologically advanced underground mines, leveraging Anglo American's advancements in underground automation technology, remote operations and data analytics.

As a School-Based Electrical Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced tradespeople while beginning the journey to develop the practical skills and knowledge required to become a qualified electrician.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will learn how to:

• Install, service, maintain, repair, isolate, test, and commission a range of electrical systems and fixed infrastructure used in the coal mining industry
• Work with advanced technologies, including high-voltage electrical equipment, communications systems, and backup power infrastructure
• Apply industry-leading safety practices and develop valuable trade skills in a real-world mining environment

This opportunity is designed for students who are currently attending school and are interested in pursuing a rewarding career in the electrical trade.

You will work one day per week (5:30am to 5:30pm) while continuing your secondary studies, with the apprenticeship commencing at the beginning of 2027.

About You

• You will bring a passion for the trade and be willing to listen, learn and actively seek out new learning opportunities
• Ability to work well in a team
• You will possess a good level of language, literacy and numeracy skills
• A strong focus on safety
• Be enrolled in Year 10 and starting Year 11 in 2027
• Have a strong interest in electrical work
• Hold or near completion of obtaining a Certificate II in Electrotechnology would be advantageous
• Have the ability to obtain a Health Assessment under the Coal Mine Workers' Health Scheme), Standard 11 mining induction program, Drug and Alcohol test, and Police Check
• Residing in Middlemount is essential

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 30 September 2026

School Based Electrical Apprenticeship Middlemount, QLD, AU