2026 Linesperson Apprentice Program

8 June 2025

Applications close for 2026 Substations and Secondary Systems Apprenticeships

Applications close for 

  • Substations - Electrical Trade Apprentice
  • Secondary Systems - Electrical Trade Apprentice
  • Secondary Systems - Communications and Control Apprentices

24 August 2025

Applications close for 2026 Transmission Linesperson Apprenticeships

August 2025

Online psychometric assessment

Successful candidates will then progress through to the next stage of the recruitment process, which will include various online cognitive assessments. All details will be provided on how to best prepare and complete the cognitive assessments.

August-October 2025

In-person Assessment Centres and interviews

Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to one our Assessment Centres, which will be based in either Gladstone, Townsville or Brisbane. The duration will be one full day, with the potential requirement to attend a face-to-face interview post Assessment Centre.

 

September-November 2025

Pre-employment checks

Pre-employment checks commence for successful candidates. 

October-November 2025

Formal offers

Successful candidates confirmed, and formal employment offers issued. 

November 2025

Meet and greet leaders and uniform fittings

Throughout the month of November, we will hold various sessions to ensure we set you up for success – these may include meet and greet leader sessions and uniform fittings.

January 2026

2026 Apprenticeships begin

2026 Electrical Trade, Communications and Control and Linespersons Apprenticeships start at Powerlink.