Asset Inspection Trainee

At CitiPower and Powercor, we’re proud to deliver electricity to over a million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly. We’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people.

About our Traineeship Program:

Applications are now open for our Asset Inspection Trainee intake, commencing in early February 2026.

Asset Inspectors are responsible for inspecting and assessing power poles and associated overhead and underground assets across our network, with the key purpose being to identify and categorise faults, defects, and condition of the poles.

The role requires someone who is comfortable working autonomously and is willing to travel frequently within their designated area. Therefore, in order to be eligible for the traineeship all candidates are required to have a valid driver’s licence.

This Traineeship will run over a 12-month period, combining formal TAFE study and paid field work to enable you to gain the skills, competencies and experience required for an industry recognised certification (Certificate II in Electricity Supply Industry – Asset Inspection and Testing).

The positions for our Traineeship Program can be based at our depots located in Melbourne or Geelong. Please select your preference during your application.

To be eligible, our Apprenticeship program pre-requisites are Credit grade in Year 10 Maths and English, or any higher levels of education.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to consider applying, whether you are leaving school, TAFE, have experience working in a different industry, or if perhaps you have decided university is not for you. We look for motivated individuals who want to be part of a team.

Why us?

Join us, and from the outset you’ll be valued and rewarded for the skills and smarts you bring to the organisation, while being given the opportunity to take charge of your own career trajectory.

- Be secure. Solid skills, real experience, and a future career that’s going places.
- Be trained. Earn a nationally recognised certification.
- Be supported. Great pay, valuable benefits and a 1:1 mentor to support your journey.
- Be valued. Feel supported from day one and grow as part of a wider team.
- Be hands-on. Build and learn practical skills from the best in the business.

If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.

Your career with us:

Our greatest priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and the communities we operate within. This includes their physical safety – ensuring everyone gets home safely every day – as well as their psychological safety, by ensuring everyone has the resources and support needed to achieve a work-life balance and be the best they can be.

With an embedded Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies pride network, we’re committed to equal opportunities for all employees.

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women for the fifth year running.

Application process:

All applications must be lodged online via our careers website.

If you are successful in progressing past our screening stage, future steps in the selection process may include online assessments, an interview (both video and face to face), practical assessments, and pre-employment checks.

Please note that you can submit only one application for our Traineeship intake. If you apply for multiple locations, we will only consider your first application.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.

CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

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