Trainee Asset Inspector: Power Pole Fieldwork

CitiPower and Powercor; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Purchased leave

15 weeks gender-neutral parental leave

Health and wellbeing subsidy

Career development opportunities

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

CitiPower and Powercor invites applications for an Asset Inspection Trainee intake starting February 2027. The 12-month Traineeship combines paid classroom training with field work to gain skill, competency and a national certification in Asset Inspection and Testing.

Successful trainees will travel across our Victorian network, live away from home during the program, and join a supportive team with a strong safety culture and clear pathways to progression within Electrix ETU Enterprise

Qualifications

• Live within 30 minutes or 50km from Ballarat depot.
• Dedication and commitment to working safely.
• Pre-requisites: Maths/English, VCAL/VCE or Cert 2 in Electrotechnology or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and assess power poles and associated assets across CitiPower and Powercor's network.
• Identify faults, defects and condition of poles and assets.
• Travel frequently; live away from home during the Traineeship period of 12 months.

Education

Units 1 & 2 General Maths and English (Year 11 equivalent)

VCAL or VCE Vocational Major

Cert 2 in Electrotechnology or equivalent

Job description

CitiPower and Powercor invites applications for an Asset Inspection Trainee intake starting February 2027. The 12-month Traineeship combines paid classroom training with field work to gain skill, competency and a national certification in Asset Inspection and Testing.

Successful trainees will travel across our Victorian network, live away from home during the program, and join a supportive team with a strong safety culture and clear pathways to progression within Electrix ETU Enterprise