2026 Ergon Energy & Energex Apprenticeship Intake

Your future is Energy Queensland.

Every time a light turns on or new energy solutions are created, it's because of us. At Energy Queensland, we're making big changes to power up Queensland’s future, and we need people like you to help make it happen. Ergon Energy and Energex (part of Energy Queensland) - are leading the charge in delivering reliable power to over 2 million customers across Queensland and beyond. 

We connect and supply electricity to 2.3 million customers powering communities from Tweed Heads up to the Torres Strait and from Brisbane across to Birdsville covering 1.7 million kilometres.

We are at the forefront of embracing new technology, new ideas, alternative energy solutions and smart grid technology.

We employ thousands of people across Queensland, and you could join that team as an Apprentice commencing February 2026.

Your opportunity:

Your new apprenticeship is an attractive alternative to tertiary studies, with your career and salary starting from day one.
Your training will include a range of experiences including on the job and classroom learning to equip you with the knowledge and qualifications to become a qualified tradesperson.

You will enjoy being part of a team that contributes to making a difference to the way power is supplied in our communities and have opportunities that are only limited by your imagination, passion, and motivation to succeed in your career.

We have a variety of trade types on offer through our apprenticeship program. Please click here to discover more about these trade types. Knowledge of the trade you are applying for is required for your application. For more information on completing an apprenticeship with Energy Queensland, please go to Ergon Energy Apprenticeships or Energex Apprenticeships.

What’s on offer:

• More time for you: Achieve a healthy work-life balance on a 72-hour, 9-day fortnight roster
• Field role perks: Uniforms and tools, personal protective equipment including helmets, hats, glasses, gloves, safety boots all supplied for you.
• Location allowances: Allowances that can increase your pay, including allowances up to $25k per annum (for designated locations outside of major cities) and locality allowances of up to $2k per annum.
• Housing Assistance: options up to $8k per annum where approved.
• Additional leave: Up to four days per annum to support travel to and from holiday destinations (for specific locations).
• Paid to learn: Fully paid subject course fees and textbooks.
• Supported to learn: Fully paid travel and accommodation for training (as applicable).

You first-year salary as an apprentice will be:

Under 21 years of age: $65,121 + superannuation 
21 & over of age: $88,258 per annum + superannuation

What you will bring:

You are passionate about a career in the electrical industry and have the capacity to work safely, think creatively, embrace diversity, and want to engage to listen, learn and expand their knowledge. 

What matters most to us is our values,

We’re Safe – We Belong – We Grow – We Deliver. And these should matter to you too.

Please note you must be 17 years of age at the commencement of the apprenticeship to be considered (by 9th February 2026).

If you are ready to be part of shaping Queensland's energy future, apply now with your resume:

As part of your application, you will be required to attach a current resume and include the names and contact numbers of two business referees. 

If you have any questions about our apprenticeship intake, please email [email protected] or phone 1800 262 353.

Applications close: 9:00am, Monday 30 June 2025.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.

Energy Queensland values the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourages a diverse range of applicants to apply.