Life is about possibilities, and so is your career.
If you enjoy hands‑on work, learning as you go, and being part of something that genuinely matters, an apprenticeship with Powerlink could be your next step.
Powerlink is at the heart of Queensland’s energy system. We deliver safe, reliable and cost‑effective electricity to more than 5 million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses, and we’re building the workforce that will power the future.
Starting as an apprentice at Powerlink is all it takes to set up life‑long possibilities for your career.
Our four‑year apprenticeship program brings together:
You’ll be supported by experienced tradespeople who genuinely want to see you succeed, and you’ll build skills and confidence you can take anywhere.
Along the way, you’ll also gain extra qualifications, including First Aid, CPR, and high‑risk licences.
Explore your passion for electricity, solve real‑world problems, and build a career that takes you places, literally.
To be eligible for the program, you must:
Register your interest using the button below.
You can upload your resume and cover letter, and our Recruitment team will keep you updated with next steps and information to help you prepare for your application.
If you’d like to discuss adjustment requirements or need more information, contact us at: recruitment@powerlink.com.au
Important note:
This is an Expression of Interest (EOI) only.
Registering your interest lets us keep in touch and share information about the Powerlink Apprenticeship Program. Submitting an EOI is not an application.
By registering, you’ll receive updates about the program and be notified by email when any formal application process opens.
Y ou are welcome here at Powerlink, regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.
As part of our Reconciliation Action Plan, we’re committed to building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
As a Veteran Employment Supporter, we highly value the skills Veterans bring. Let us know if you're a Veteran for tailored support.
Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks. As part of our commitment to maintaining a positive candidate experience, we pledge to provide a timely response to all applicants.
Powerlink acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the skies, lands, and waters of Queensland and in particular, the lands on which we operate.
Powerlink Queensland (Powerlink) is a leading Australian provider of high voltage electricity transmission network services, combining innovation with insight to deliver safe, cost-effective and reliable solutions.
We are a Government Owned Corporation (GOC) that owns, develops, operates and maintains the high voltage electricity transmission network in Queensland.
Our network extends 1,700 kilometres (km) from Cairns to the New South Wales (NSW) border and comprises 15,559 circuit km of transmission lines and 154 substations.
Our purpose is to connect Queenslanders to a world-class energy future, providing electricity to more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses.
Through our unique central position in the power system, Powerlink is guiding the market to help influence the energy system of the future – one that balances customer needs while transforming to a future comprising a diverse array of generation and storage technologies.
Powerlink’s network serves as the platform for the provision of energy services while maintaining a sharp focus on safety, affordability and reliability of supply for our customers.
As well as connecting large generators to end-use customers through the distribution networks owned by Energex and Ergon Energy (part of the Energy Queensland Group), and Essential Energy (in northern NSW), we also provide electricity directly to large industrial customers such as rail companies, mines and mineral processing facilities.
As a Transmission Network Service Provider (TNSP), we link to the National Electricity Market (NEM) via the Queensland/NSW Interconnector (QNI) transmission line. Most of Powerlink’s network is regulated by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) under the National Electricity Law and the National Electricity Rules (NER).
