2027 Apprentice Program - First Nations Identified

Start your career.  Stay connected to community.  Make a real impact.

Take pride in making a meaningful impact on regional, rural and remote communities while being a pivotal player in the energy industry's future. 

We are unique  

Grow your career with an organisation that values your voice, empowers your autonomy, recognises the strength in diversity, and prioritises your well-being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits.

Enjoy genuine work-life balance and access to training and development opportunities across a range of career pathways.

About our Apprenticeship program

Our four-year apprenticeships combine hands-on work with structured training, giving you the best of both worlds—earning while you learn.

You’ll gain practical, on-the-job experience alongside classroom learning, setting you up with a nationally recognised qualification and a strong foundation for your career in the energy industry.

Powerline Workers build and maintain  the poles and wires that deliver electricity to our communities. Essential Energy has opportunities available for Powerline Worker Apprenticeships in the following locations in 2027:    

Condobolin, Coonamble, Murwillumbah

About You

You're someone who:

• Wants to start a hands-on career
• Enjoys working outdoors
• Is keen to learn and develop new skills
• Wants to make a positive impact in your local community

All of our apprentice positions are physical roles and you will be required to maintain a level of physical fitness with the ability to lift, carry push and pull up to 20kg (34kg for a two person carry) and stand for extended periods of time. Tasks will involve actions such as squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, shovelling, walking, crouching and balancing.  
 
You will require upper limb strength and endurance to undertake tasks including, carrying and stabilising ladders, climbing, reaching overhead and working at heights for extended periods of time.  

This is an identified position.  These positions are open to applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, in line with Essential Energy’s exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Why Essential Energy 
We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience and 17% superannuation.  For 2027, our apprentice rates are: 

Apprentice Salary

• Under 18 years; $40,904.28 + 17% superannuation 
• 18 years and over: $81,379.43 + 17% superannuation 
   

Note: Rate as of 1 July 2026, with yearly CPI changes in line with the relevant Enterprise Agreement. 
* All costs associated with travelling for training and work are paid for by Essential Energy. 
^ Pay progression occurs at the end of each year of apprenticeship for Apprentices under the age of 18. 
 
 
Employee Benefits
Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of employee benefits including relocation assistance, health and wellbeing programs and various discounts through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Optus, JB HI FI, Mildura Health Fund and nib. For more information on our benefits, please visit the employee benefits page. 
 
We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.  
 
An energy network doesn’t just keep the lights on… it’s a living network that needs to adapt to new and emerging energy generation technologies while still meeting the energy needs of customers.     
  
It requires innovation, commitment, and collaboration to bring people together to solve the energy delivery challenges of the modern world.     
  
Your potential will be realised, and you’ll feel a real sense of purpose and satisfaction knowing you have a pivot role to play in delivering the energy of the future to the people who need it today.   
 
To be eligible to apply, you must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent resident status.  
 

For further information please contact Careers on 1800 255 777 or email careers@essentialenergy.com.au   
*More information about the roles, process (including indicative timeframes) and Apprentice Program can be found on our website.   
 
 
Applications close at 11:55pm on Sunday 12 July 2026 
 
Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart.    
Building a better energy future.    
 
Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.    
As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees.  
 
At Essential Energy, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to Essential Energy (including alternate formats of application forms or alternate ways for accessibility). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact careers@essentialenergy.com.au or call us on 1800 255 777.