Vacancy title:
Apprentice Transmission Lineworker - Australia

[Type: INTERN, Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Category: Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Construction, Energy & Mining, Transportation & Logistics]

Jobs at:
Protech

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, June 17 2026

Duty Station:
Sydney | Sydney NSW

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 3 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The Company

Protech are partnering with one of Australia’s largest energy and infrastructure companies with extensive specialist knowledge and capabilities to design, build, operate and maintain power and gas infrastructure for Australia’s asset owner. Be part of Australia’s dynamic and evolving energy future and energise your career with hands-on experience, professional development, and nationally recognised qualifications.

The Opportunity

This is an identified Aboriginal Position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Our client has exciting opportunities for Apprentice Transmission Lineworker’s to undertake a Certificate III in ESI Transmission Overhead over a four-year program which will enable you to obtain industry skills and knowledge under the supervision of qualified and experienced professionals, while also attending TAFE to complete your certification.

The location for the apprenticeship will be project dependant across Newcastle/Hunter, Central West and Sydney regions. During your apprenticeship you will provide support for teams where travel and living away from home is a requirement, in this case a generous Living Away From Home Allowance (LAHA) will be provided. For the foreseeable future, current projects require candidates to be willing to work on a roster of 20 days on, 8 days off.

Role Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain and repair overhead assets to agreed network standards
• Operate and use plant, equipment and tools associated with the construction and maintenance of the network
• Installation and maintenance of overhead transmission conductors and cables
• Inspect overhead structures and electrical apparatus
• Test and verify transmission overhead installations
• General duties such as yard work, groundwork at job sites, administration, traffic control (where trained) and warehouse activities

What We’re Looking For

We want team players who are enthusiastic, hands-on, and ready to learn. You’ll succeed in this role if you:

• Have undertaken a pre-apprenticeship qualification (Certificate II Electrotechnology) which will benefit your application, but is not essential
• The ability to work at heights is essential, as well as the capacity to undertake frequent travel / work away from home during your rostered days on
• Hold a current Australian Drivers Licence (manual preferred)
• White Card / Construction Induction Card (currently hold or willing to obtain)

Benefits

• Attractive hourly rate throughout the course of your apprenticeship
• Industry-leading training and development
• Supportive mentors and team environments
• Career progression opportunities beyond your apprenticeship

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure

Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

For the foreseeable future, current projects require candidates to be willing to work on a roster of 20 days on, 8 days off.

The location for the apprenticeship will be project dependant across Newcastle/Hunter, Central West and Sydney regions.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via the link provided.

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