Apprenticeships

TransGrid offers apprenticeships each year in various trades. All of these apprenticeships involve a four year training contract administered by the Department of Education and Training and incorporate 'on the job' training as well as paid leave to attend 'off the job' learning.
 
Apprentices are offered a starting salary of approximately $35,400 plus 13% employer superannuation contribution.
 
We are currently engaged in an extensive capital works program. This will further expand the career opportunities of newcomers to the organisation. Each year we offer a range of apprenticeships at locations throughout NSW. The type of apprenticeship and location changes from year to year with business needs.

Apprenticeships are offered in the following areas:

• Electrical: learn to install, maintain and commission high voltage and low voltage equipment. You will also learn how to perfom fault finding tasks. 
• Transmission Lines: learn how to maintain transmission lines at a voltage range of 132kV to 500 kV. You will use different techniques involving dead line work and live line work. All work is primarily based outdoors (in remote locations) with some work in high voltage substations.  

Current Vacancies

Applications have now closed for our Apprenticeship Program. Our next intake will commence in the first half of 2012. 

How to Apply

Stage 1: Registration for Apprenticeship Program

Further details on registering for TransGrid's Apprenticeship Program will be provided in the first half of 2012 when applications are open.

Once your registration has been received you will be sent an emailing requesting further information which is to be posted to TransGrid.

Please ensure you regularly check your email inbox as this is where all future communication will be sent.

Stage 2: Shortlisting of Applications

From the applications and additional documetnation received suitable applicants will be invited to attend an interview with TransGrid via email.

All applicants who are unsuccessful at this stage will also be informed via email.

Stage 3: Interview

Interviews will be held at the site for the apprenticeship and candidates will be required to cover their own costs to attend an interview.

Interviews for the 2012 Apprenticeship Program will be held during August/September 2011.

Candidates will be asked questions relating to what they know about TransGrid, teamwork, working independently, personal work standards, ability to learn, ability to follow instructions, problem-solving, communication, occupational health and safety, and the environment.
 
Applicants must be Australian citizens or have permanent residency. Evidence of residency, such as a birth certificate or residency will need to be provided at interview.

Stage 4: Offers of Employment

Following the interview process candidates will again be shortlisted with successful candidates needing to undertake both a criminal record check and medical check before being offered a position.
 
Apprentices will be expected to start their apprenticeship in early January 2012.
 
All candidates will be informed of the outcome of their interview.

Further Information on Apprenticeships

If you would like further information on our Apprenticeship Program, click on the Apprenticeship FAQs or alternatively go to Careers@TransGrid for information on current vacancies.  

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