Trainee Asset Inspector

Powercor; Horsham; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Paid training

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Powercor in Victoria invites applications for our Asset Inspection Trainee intake, commencing in early February 2027. Asset Inspectors assess power poles and related assets, identify faults, and judge condition across our network.

The 12-month traineeship combines paid classroom training with field work to earn the Certificate II in Electricity Supply Industry – Asset Inspection and Testing. The role requires autonomy and frequent travel, with trainees living away from home across the network.

Qualifications

• Live within 30 minutes or 50km from Horsham depot.
• Dedication to working safely.
• Pre-requisites listed for maths/english or vocational certificates.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and assess power poles and assets across the network.
• Identify faults and determine asset condition.
• Travel frequently and work autonomously across multiple sites.

Skills

Autonomy

Willingness to travel

Safety mindset

Education

Units 1 & 2 General Maths & English

VCAL / VCE Vocational Major

Cert 2 in Electrotechnology or equivalent

Job description

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At CitiPower and Powercor, we’re proud to deliver electricity to over a million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly. We’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people.

About the role

Applications are now open for our Asset Inspection Trainee intake, commencing in early February 2027.

Asset Inspectors are responsible for inspecting and assessing power poles and associated overhead and underground assets across our network, with the key purpose being to identify and categorise faults, defects, and condition of the poles.

This Traineeship will run over a 12-month period, combining formal paid classroom training and field work to enable you to gain the skills, competencies and experience required for an industry recognised certification (Certificate II in Electricity Supply Industry – Asset Inspection and Testing).

The role requires someone who is comfortable working autonomously and is willing to travel frequently. During the Traineeship period, our Trainees are required to travel and live away from home in areas all across our network.

This role is covered by the Electrix Pty Ltd & ETU Powerline Enterprise Agreement 2023-2026.

Traineeship eligibility:

• Live within 30 minutes or 50km from Horsham depot
  • If you do not meet this criteria and it is not addressed in your cover letter, your application may not be progressed.
• Dedication and commitment to working safely.
• At least one of the following pre-requisites:
  • Units 1 & 2 General Maths and English (Year 11 equivalent); or
  • VCAL or VCE Vocational Major; or
  • Cert 2 in Electrotechnology or equivalent.
    • If you are currently completing a pre-requisite subject, you are eligible to apply, as long as it will be successfully completed by the end of 2026.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to consider applying, whether you are leaving school, TAFE, have experience working in a different industry, or if perhaps you have decided university is not for you. We look for motivated individuals who want to be part of a team.

We’re proud to offer an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow. Some of our benefits include hybrid work options, purchased leave, 15 weeks of gender neutral primary parental leave, health and wellbeing subsidiary, career development and planning opportunities, and exclusive discounts. Visit our company website to learn more .

Diversity, equity & inclusion to support a fair workplace for all

We are committed to building a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities and ages are valued for who they are and empowered to do their best. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy (DEI), Reconciliation Action Plans and initiatives like Women in Power and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies network, we’re working to create equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. Explore our partnership with Work180 .

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and strongly encourage First Peoples, women, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, culturally and racially marginalised people and people with disabilities to apply. We recognise how people from marginalised groups can face extra barriers and self-select out of recruitment processes. With this in mind, we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge our ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.