Electrical Instrumentation Apprentice

2025 Intake

About Stanwell

Stanwell provides the spark for a bright future, and that future starts now. With our corporate office in Brisbane’s CBD and sites in the South Burnett and Rockhampton regions, we are a supplier of energy solutions to Queensland, the National Electricity Market, and large energy users throughout Australia. With more than 3,000 MW of renewable generation projects and firming capacity under development, we have an extensive renewable energy pipeline, with a goal of 9 to 10 GW of renewable energy and between 3 and 3.5 GW of energy storage in place by 2035.

We care. We adapt. We deliver. These values are the driving force behind everything we do. And as we grow and deliver that pipeline of projects in the coming years, we will continue to serve our communities and deliver the power that Queensland needs.

About the role

Kickstart your career in the electricity generation industry and develop a broad range of skills during this hands-on apprenticeship. At the successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will obtain a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician and Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control.

Over your five-year apprenticeship, you will work with subject matter experts to provide electrical and instrumentation support at our sites. Some of the projects and tasks you will be involved in include:

• Conducting investigations and identifying options to eliminate faults
• Calibrating and testing electrical equipment and instrumentation 
• Performing routine plant maintenance activities
• Conducting safe work risk assessments
• Maintaining a safe and tidy workspace for yourself and others on site

Is this position for you?

To make a meaningful contribution to our team, you will:

• Preferable to have completed a minimum of year 12 or equivalent prior to program commencement
• It is desirable that you have a driver’s license upon commencement (Feb 2025)
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in building a career in the electricity generation industry and completing this four-year apprenticeship
• Possess strong communication skills, including the ability to ask questions and listen to instructions
• Have a desire to learn and develop throughout your apprenticeship
• Be motivated to achieve excellent results in work and study (you will be required to complete a relevant TAFE qualification as part of your apprenticeship)  
• Understand the importance of working safely and following site procedures

What’s in it for you?

• Be taught the latest knowledge and skills from a team of experienced mentors
• Maintain work-life balance with an attractive 36.25 hour working week (four day week from Tuesday - Friday)
• Provision of protective clothing and tools
• Substantial employee benefits, including a health and wellbeing program, yearly incentive scheme and ongoing access to learning and development opportunities
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Weekly pay
• Bus transport to site from Rockhampton and Gracemere
• Contributions for IP/TPD insurance units 
• Exceptional safety culture
• Plus, a whole lot more

How do you apply?

Please include in your application:

• Cover letter (tell us why this role appeals to you)
• Current resume (must include at least two referees)
• Any supporting documentation that demonstrates your grades, achievements or experience

Applications close: 11:55pm, 15 July 2024

Further information on Stanwell can be found online at www.stanwell.com

As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks (may include police checks, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing).

Inclusion and diversity is an important part of shaping Stanwell’s culture and how our workplace operates. We recognise and value that it’s essential to creating a safe, inclusive and productive workplace.

We are proactive about giving our people opportunities to excel and truly be themselves. We enable this through diversity, fairness and flexible work practices.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.