Register your interest - 2026 Apprentice Program

We are unique  

Join our organisation and experience a culture that fosters camaraderie and personal growth, serving and connecting the regional communities of NSW and southern QLD. Enjoy work-life balance and training and development opportunities across a diverse range of career pathways. 

About the role 

An apprenticeship is a great way to kick start your career. With combined formal learning and on-the-job training, your journey will be supported by a great crew and professional training team. You will continue to grow and develop at Essential Energy and have fantastic career pathway options and opportunities.

Apprenticeships

All apprenticeship roles are four-year programs that combine structured nationally recognised training with on-the-job experience.

• Powerline Workers: Are responsible for building and maintaining the poles and wires that deliver electricity to our customers.
• Cable Jointers: Are responsible for the construction, installation and maintenance of underground cables and associated electrical apparatus that delivers electricity to our customers.
• Zone Substation Electrical Technicians: Are responsible for the safe and reliable operation of high voltage switchgear, transformers and associated electrical circuits.

About You  

• Are passionate about what they do and are enthusiastic to grow their career at Essential Energy
• Will push the boundaries to create innovative solutions
• Thrive in a culture that’s all about teamwork
• Are looking for an opportunity to make positive contributions to the community
• Are looking for an employer who believes in the importance of people bringing their whole self to work and one who supports individual circumstances and preferences.

Why Essential Energy  

We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience and 16% superannuation.

For information on our employee benefits (such as Fitness Passport, Apple, JB Hi-Fi and Dell Employee Purchase Programs and 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers) please visit our Employee Benefits page.

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.  

We’re a business with a huge range of operational and corporate roles aimed at connecting our communities.

As a pivotal player in the future energy industry, our organisation takes a future horizon perspective and isn’t afraid to make decisions for the long term.   

Our people do the same, knowing that their perspective, effort and achievements are critical to the success of our whole organisation.   

We offer a diverse range of opportunities in a future-focused environment where you can build a career and invest in your own future wherever you live.    

For further information please visit our careers page or email careers@essentialenergy.com.au. 

Register your interest now for the 2026 Apprentice Program with Essential Energy and we will contact you when applications open.

To be eligible to apply, you must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency status.

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.  

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