Traineeships
Electrical Engineering Traineeship Program
TransGrid's Trainee Engineering Officer program offers Trainees the opportunity to gain valuable and practical work experience in an engineering discipline, and receive financial assistance in the form of a Traineeship, while completing an Advanced Diploma of Electrical Technology at TAFE.
Traineeships awarded by TransGrid also provide Trainees with the opportunity to demonstrate their potential suitability for future engineering related roles within the organisation.
Upon completion of the traineeship, Trainees are eligible to apply for positions vacant within TransGrid, or will be equipped with skills and experiences that enable them to gain positions elsewhere in the industry.
Program Structure
TransGrid's Traineeship Program is designed to be undertaken over a four (4) year period, combining part-time study at TAFE with part-time practical work experience.
Practical work experience, training and development will be undertaken within TransGrid. The Trainee will spend approximately six to twelve months in a group or Business Unit before rotating elsewhere within the company.
In order to facilitate work experience, training and competency development, TransGrid will provide Trainees with a defined training and development plan to enable the Trainee to acquire skills and competencies identified as necessary for competent performance as an Engineering Officer.
Trainees will work a standard thirty-five (35) hour week [nine (9) day fortnight] which includes time to attend TAFE during semester periods.
When not at TAFE, the Trainee will be engaged in practical work experience, training and development at any one of TransGrid's Principal Business Offices, although this is currently restricted to Sydney CBD and Horsley Park.
During TAFE semester breaks and holiday periods, Trainees will be required to work full-time hours completing practical work experience, training and development at any one of TransGrid's Principal Business Offices.
Financial Assistance under the Traineeship Program
The Trainee shall be reimbursed for TAFE course fees and textbooks in accordance with semester subject and module course requirements.
Leave for study and examination purposes will be administered in accordance with the TransGrid's Study Assistance Procedure.
Performance Review
During the Traineeship program, TransGrid will closely monitor and assess the following:
- The Trainee's academic results
- His or her personal skills and attributes
- His or her level of performance demonstrated during periods of practical work experience, training and development in accordance with the Training and Development Plan
- The Trainee's performance will be assessed at the end of each six-month period/placement, with continued employment subject to satisfactory workplace performance and satisfactory completion of TAFE course requirements
Salary Progression
Trainees will be paid under a salary band range of Salary Point 2 to Salary Point 8 in accordance with the TransGrid Employees Award 2006.
Progression throughout this salary band range is dependant upon satisfactory academic performance, demonstrated ability to satisfactorily satisfy and/or complete TAFE course/subject/module requirements, as well as demonstrated satisfactory on the job performance and completion of a successful performance review.
TransGrid's Trainees
Traineeships are offered on a combination of academic marks with a sound ability in relation to math's and science required, personal ability, qualities and attitudes.
Preference is given to applicants who have yet to commence their studies at TAFE.
TransGrid seeks students who have a genuine interest in pursuing a career within the electrical industry and who are:
- High Achievers
- Skilled, motivated and committed to the goals of the organisation
- Flexible, resourceful and willing to learn
- Self-motivated, innovative and creative
- Analytical thinkers and good communicators
Current Vacancies
Applications for positions on the 2009 Program are currently open.
To apply please go to http://transgridcareers.nga.net.au
Applications must be received by no later than Monday 22 September 2008.
How To Apply
Applications should be made through TransGrid's online Recruitment system http://transgridcareers.nga.net.au
To be considered applications must include:
- Copies of recent (Yr 11 and Yr 12 ) School Reports
- Copy of HSC or Trial HSC results
Applications that fail to contain these items may not be considered.
Originals will need to be provided at the interview stage.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or have Permanent Residency at the time of application.
If you have any enquiries or require further information in relation to Traineeships or TransGrid please contact:
Monica Lonergan
Human Resources/ Organisational Development
Phone: (02) 9284 3049
Fax: (02) 9284 3099