General News
20 June, 2025
Ergon roles up for grabs
ERGON Energy Network and Energex have launched a state-wide recruitment drive for electrical apprentices to start in February 2026.
The apprenticeships are highly regarded and always attract a lot of community interest, especially from school leavers.
The starting salary plus superannuation for under-21s is from $65,121 a year while over-21s are paid from $88,258.
Distribution linesman or woman roles are available at Mossman, Mareeba, Atherton and Cairns. There also are three electrotechnology electrician apprenticeships and Cairns offers an additional mechanical fitter apprenticeship.
Aspiring apprentices can apply from now until Sunday, June 29 at https://bit.ly/4kF7gOQ or https://bit.ly/440sDDq
Between them Ergon Energy Network and Energex are hiring around 180 apprentices this financial year, with the main intake to commence in early 2026.
There are roles available at 58 depots and centres across Queensland.
Applicants need to be aged 17 or over by February 1, 2026 – there’s no upper age limit.
Ergon’s apprentice program development coordinator Dan McGaw said last year the intake of 184 apprentices were:
Aged 17-54 (including 42 per cent under 21, 28 per cent aged over 30 and four per cent aged 40 or more)
60 per cent male, 40 per cent female
11 per cent identified as First Nations
Six ex-defence force personnel came via the pathway partnership with RSL Queensland.
“We currently have around 600 apprentices at various stages of their training,” he said.
“If you are looking for a rewarding career in the electricity industry, an Ergon apprenticeship is an amazing launch pad.
“You can earn good money with great conditions and finish with trade qualifications that set you up for the future.
“You will get everything you need to do your role – we never compromise on tools, equipment or safety and Ergon is an industry leader when it comes to its apprentice training programs and pastoral care.
“Electricity is the lifeblood of any community and Ergon apprentices make a valuable contribution even before they have finished their trade.”
Mr McGaw said apprentices involved with power restoration after cyclones and floods say it is very rewarding.
