2025 Apprenticeship Program

Every possibility starts with you. Apprentice possibilities start with us.

There’s so much opportunity for you here. We’ll provide the pathways and the tools to help you make it happen.

Starting as an apprentice at Powerlink is all it takes to set up life-long possibilities for your career.

Queensland is facing a once-in-a-generation energy transformation and as Queensland’s transmission network service provider, there’s never been a better time to join Powerlink.

Our four-year apprentice program provides an exciting mix of on-the-job training, technical learning and professional development.

While working with us, you’ll have the opportunity to unleash your potential and explore every possibility.

APPRENTICESHIPS WITH POWERLINK OFFER YOU: 

• a unique blend of classroom instruction and on-the-job training, allowing you to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios
• access to internal and external industry forums and growing your professional networks
• exposure to major projects, network maintenance and domestic electrical work
• in-house and self-paced learning via our diverse continuous learning offerings
• ongoing feedback, capability and career conversations to explore your strengths, development opportunities and career aspirations

Whether you’re a recent high school graduate or looking for a career change, a Powerlink apprenticeship offers a pathway to success and an opportunity to be part of Queensland’s energy future.

Apprenticeship streams

In 2025, we are offering apprenticeship opportunities in Brisbane, Gladstone and Townsville in the following apprenticeship streams:

• Electrical Trade Apprenticeship – Substations
• Electrical Trade Apprenticeship – Secondary Systems
• Communications and Control Apprenticeship – Secondary Systems
• Linesperson Apprenticeship

On completion of your four-year apprenticeship, you will be fully qualified in your chosen technical stream. You may be offered further study and an ongoing role within our business, relocation to a different part of Queensland or the opportunity to move into tertiary study, as your career takes shape.

What you’ll need 

If you’re interested in applying for an apprenticeship at Powerlink you will need:

• a current Queensland drivers licence (manual required or be willing to obtain)
• your own means of transport
• to have completed year 12 (or in the process of doing so) – unless you are a mature aged candidate
• a genuine interest in how electricity works
• to enjoy being hands on
• a strong work ethic
• to be a team player with good communication skills
• a Certificate II in Electro-technology is desirable (not essential)

Powerlink encourages women, First Nations people and mature aged candidates to apply.

Want to learn more? Click “apply now”!