Electrical Industry Technical Traineeship 2026

2 weeks ago

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Energy Queensland Group Full time $70,349 - $96,965 per year

Earn and learn whilst undertaking an Electricity Supply Industry Technical Traineeship at Energy Queensland.

Your future is Energy Queensland

Every time a light turns on or new energy solutions are created, it's because of us. At Energy Queensland, we're making big changes to power up Queensland's future, and we need people like you to help make it happen.

Energy Queensland and our brands: Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Retail, and Yurika - are leading the charge in delivering reliable power to over 2 million customers across Queensland and beyond.

Your opportunity

An Electricity Supply Industry Technical Traineeship offers you a choice of career paths, while following a structured 4-year program that will give you opportunities to develop skills in many areas.   

There's a variety of electrical Traineeships to choose from located in metro or regional areas to commence in January

As a Technical Trainee, you'll have a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while completing an Associate Degree of Engineering externally through the University of Southern Queensland.  You'll be paid and fully supported throughout your studies and training. 

For more details about the various Traineeships available, please refer to this factsheet.

For more information about the admissions criteria to the Associate Degree in Engineering, please visit the University of Southern Queensland website or give the admissions department a call on

The remuneration for your new role is:

  • Under 21 years of age from $70,349 per annum % superannuation + allowances
  • Over 21 years of age from $96,565 per annum % superannuation + allowances

What's on offer?

At Energy Queensland, we believe in supporting every aspect of your career and personal life. Here's what you can expect:

  • More time for you: Achieve a healthy work-life balance on a 72-hour, 9-day fortnight roster
  • All study-related expenses covered: including travel, accommodation, course fees and textbooks.
  • Paid time off for study and exams.

What you'll bring

  • You must have achieved a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 62.7 or equivalent qualification.
  • You can be a recent school leaver, trade qualified person or someone with real world experience keen to progress your career.
  • Year 12 English and general Mathematics.

We'd also love you to have:

  • Year 12 Mathematical Methods (Units 2 & 4, C) or equivalent.

What matters most? For us, it's our values: 

We're Safe – We Belong – We Grow – We Deliver.

If you're going to be a part of our team, these should matter to you, too.

Why Energy Queensland?

At Energy Queensland, your career will always be moving forward. You'll get hands-on experience that sets you up for the future, working with people who are ready to share their skills and help you grow.

Here, what you do really matters. Your work will make a difference to millions of lives across Queensland, and you'll feel proud to be part of something bigger.

The future of energy is here. It just needs you.

If you're ready to be part of shaping Queensland's energy future, apply now with your resume 

You must have an Australian or New Zealand citizenship or an Australian permanent residency.

Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 03 September

Need more info? Contact the Apprentice team email or call

We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply. Click here to view more information on diversity and inclusion at Energy Queensland.

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