Apprentice Lineworker

If you've ever awaited a hands-on role working across the beautiful outdoors of Victoria, we are now looking for multiple apprentices to join us here at **Downer Energy** As an employer who embraces equal opportunity and promotes diversity and inclusion, we take pride in advocating for both women and men of all backgrounds to come forward now. Due to our recent success in transitioning women into our apprenticeships; we have many amazing women working as apprentices and tradespeople across our organisation, and we'd love to continue to build upon our talented team.

Based at our **Thomastown** depot, our **Overhead** **Electricity** team is seeking to appoint an **Apprentice Lineworker** for overhead infrastructure installation and maintenance work on behalf of our client. This opportunity will see you provide a high level of future trade competency to safely construct and maintain overhead assets on the electricity distribution network.

We know this is a wonderful career opportunity for all; our **apprenticeships** are focused on ensuring you have the best opportunities to learn, grow and ultimately shine in your new career
- A keen interest in the power industry and in electrical systems.
- The ability to work as part of a team with a strong work ethic and can-do attitude.
- Positive disposition and strong focus on safety.
- Pre-Apprenticeship in electrical is advantageous but no essential.
- Construction industry White card (or willingness to obtain).
- Licenced for High-Risk Work in the use of EWP's is advantageous but not essential.
- Valid Manual drivers licence preferred.

**WHAT WE OFFER**
- We offer a flexible work environment and value work/life balance.
- Permanent opportunities and a competitive hourly rate.
- A pathway to achieving a Certificate III in ESI Power Systems Distribution Overhead.
- The opportunity to work and learn from some of the most experienced Lineworkers in the industry.
- Excellent employee benefits program including discounted health insurance, novated car leasing and significant discounts on various retailers including petrol.
- A workplace that takes responsibility and accountability for the care and protection of peers, the business, the communities in which we operate, and the environment.