Each of our employees play a key part in connecting homes, businesses and industry to the power they need.

We have two traineeship programs on offer:

  • Administrative traineeship
  • Laboratory traineeship

Administrative traineeship

Our administrative traineeships offer candidates the opportunity to gain a tertiary qualification while learning skills relevant to their traineeship on the job.

During the participant's time completing the traineeship, they can expect to work in a variety of areas across the business, learning and completing a range of administrative tasks and activities.

Trainees also receive support and assistance at the end of their traineeship to help prepare them for further work or study through updating their CV, determining suitable job sources and levels, and guidance for interviews.​​

Generally, Powerlink conducts annual intakes for all programs; however, the timing of intakes is governed by business needs.

  • 12-month, fully paid program
  • Advertising commences November for a February intake and June for an August commencement.
  • Successfully completed year 12 with a sound achievement in English and mathematics.

 

Laboratory traineeship

Our laboratory traineeship is at 3-year, fully paid program.

You will learn from the technicians and specialists in Powerlink’s Laboratory Services team whilst you complete a Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques as well a Diploma in Laboratory Technology.

  • 3-year, fully paid program
  • Advertising commences in the second half of the year for a January commencement
  • Successfully completed year 12 with a sound achievement in chemistry