Apprentice Electrician

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You'll learn how to install, set up, test, fix, and maintain electrical systems and equipment to keep the energy flowing across the Ausgrid network.

Imogen - Ausgrid Bright Spark Apprentice Program

Power up your career!

Love cracking puzzles, good with numbers, and enjoy hands-on work? A distribution electrician apprenticeship is your ticket to an electrifying career! You’ll be deep in the action working in substations, powering up light, data, power circuits, and keeping the energy flowing to where it’s needed most.

As you train, you'll pick up in-demand skills, work on cutting-edge tech, and become a fully licensed sparkie ready to take on any challenge.

Why this career shines!

Substation cool: Dive into the beating heart of our power system with hands-on, high-stakes work
Non-stop variety: From EV chargers to light circuits, no two days or projects are the same
Powering lives: Your work keeps the lights on, the Wi-Fi running, and essential services ticking.

Your qualification

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

This qualification provides individuals with the skills and knowledge to select, install, test and repair electrical systems and equipment.

Imogen's story

Imogen, 3rd Year Electrician Apprentice

Imogen gives our fast fire Q&A her best shot and tells us about her experiences as an Electrician in the Bright Spark Apprentice Program.

Top tips and how to apply

Applications for the 2026 Bright Spark Apprentice Program will be open soon but in the meantime you can check our application tips and register your interest so we can contact you when applications are open.

Testimonial from a Bright Spark Alumni

Tahlia Keen, Protection Technician – Electrician

Being named Apprentice of the Year was an incredible honour, but one of my most memorable moments was when I worked on a complex project with my team. We faced several challenges, but by supporting each other, we successfully completed the task. That moment reinforced how teamwork and dedication are key to overcoming obstacles.

My advice to new apprentices: Don’t get discouraged if things don’t go smoothly at first. Every challenge is a chance to learn and improve, and persistence will lead to success.