Apprenticeship Program with Enerven
With an Enerven apprenticeship, you’ll be working alongside Australia’s best and brightest in the industry and can grow in a collaborative, safe, and supportive environment.
Enerven’s Apprenticeship Program gives you all the training and support you need to join us in building a more sustainable future by connecting Australia with tomorrow.
You’ll earn while you learn
The training provided has been recognised with awards in the Australian Apprenticeships Awards and the Australian Training Awards. You’ll earn while you learn with a mix of on-and-off the job training at TAFE SA (Electrical), and at other dedicated training facilities over four years.
As an Enerven Electrical Apprentice you will work on the high-voltage infrastructure that keeps power flowing across the state. Instead of installing power points or wiring houses, you’ll be working on the large-scale equipment (such as transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear and control systems) that controls and distributes electricity from power stations to the grid.
You will gain practical, hands-on experience working in substation construction and maintenance, renewable infrastructure construction, control systems installation and manufacture, all while completing a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician.
The training you’ll receive will focus on network infrastructure, so although you’ll be eligible for an electrical worker’s licence allowing you to work on both domestic and commercial electrical installations, this is not the focus of the role.
A day in the life of electrical tradespeople working at Enerven could include:
When you complete a Powerline Transmission Apprenticeship, you will be awarded the nationally recognised Certificate III in ESI – Transmission Overhead (UET30521).
This type of powerline transmission work is at heights above 13 metres and up to 120 metres. The work is usually heavier than distribution type work and carried out with higher powerline tensions. It requires the operation of specialised equipment, and there are opportunities to develop specialist skills in live powerline work and plant operation. Please note that this work entails working across the state and can involve living away from home for periods of time.
When you complete a Powerline Distribution Apprenticeship, you will be awarded the nationally recognised Certificate III in ESI – Distribution Overhead (UTE30621)
As a powerline worker, the critical components to your role will be to construct and maintain overhead and underground electrical powerlines and structures (the poles and wires you see in the streets as well as the underground network) to ensure the community is connected to the grid. On completion of a Powerline Apprenticeship, you will receive a restricted electrical workers licence.
When and how to apply
We welcome applications from everyone and value the unique qualities that make you who you are. Experience a fulfilling career pathway with Enerven, supported by great benefits and a vibrant, diverse workforce ready to welcome you.
To apply, you’ll need to meet the following requirements:
We’re looking forward to getting to know you. If you are shortlisted, you’ll be asked to take part in:
We understand and appreciate the time invested in applying. All applicants will be contacted regarding the outcome of their application as soon as possible.
Shortlisted candidates need to be available in Adelaide on 28 and 29 October for interviews and Heights and Dexterity testing.
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Shortlisted candidates must be prepared to submit a Driver’s Licence History Report as part of routine pre-employment background checks. This report will detail all traffic accumulated infringements.
A history of serious or repeated traffic offences may result in your application being found unsuitable.
Serious traffic offences can include, but are not limited to:
Each applicant’s driving history will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and their overall driving record will be taken into consideration as part of this process.
If you would like to check your history before applying, you can request your own Driver’s Licence History Report via SA.GOV.AU – Order a driver’s licence history report.
Apprentice wages as of 1 July 2025
| 1st | Under 21 weekly rate | Under 21 annual rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $735.35 | $38,465 |
| 2nd | $944.72 | $49,283 |
| 3rd | $1,263.99 | $65,938 |
| 4th | $1,471.37 | $76,756 |
| 1st | 21 & over weekly rate | 21 & over annual rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $1,056.46 | $55,112 |
| 2nd | $1,056.46 | $55,112 |
| 3rd | $1,263.99 | $65,938 |
| 4th | $1,471.37 | $76,756 |
Apprentices will work a 36-hour week – comprising 8-hour days over a 9-day fortnight. Working hours may be altered in line with operational requirements and our Enterprise Agreement. A working day usually starts at 7am and finishes at 4pm (this is a guide, depending on work group).
In the later years of your apprenticeship, and certainly once you are qualified, you may be required to work a reasonable amount of overtime, to be on “stand-by”, or to be placed on an availability roster. This is because Enerven provides essential services to South Australians 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.
Once qualified as a trade-skilled employee you may have to be available on the roster as part of their employment. Being on “stand-by” means you may be requested by an authorising officer to be on call to work after ordinary hours. Planned overtime work may also occur when the business requires. There is also the possibility of away work, and if this happens you will receive extra allowances in line with our Enterprise Agreement.
Apprenticeships are over a 4-year period, comprising both on-the-job and off-the-job training at SA Power Networks Training Centre (located at Angle Park) and at TAFE SA (electrical only). You must be prepared to enter and complete a full 4-year apprenticeship.
Where an apprentice can demonstrate that they have satisfied specific competencies in previous study or work experience, it may be possible to recognise this by applying for recognition of prior learning (RPL). However, the decision to recognise RPL will be solely based on the evidence presented and recognition will be at the discretion of the relevant Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Please note that even if you receive RPL and it reduces the number of TAFE modules you are required to complete, the length of the apprenticeship program remains at 4 years.
Should you wish to apply for an Enerven apprenticeship, it would require you to restart your apprenticeship. There are potential RPL options available for the study parts, however it would not shorten the length of the apprenticeship. We need applicants to be prepared to commit to the 4 year term.
Please be aware that we can only consider you if you have proof of your terminated Contract of Training.
It is not possible to swap from one apprenticeship to another (e.g. start as a powerline apprentice and swap to an electrical apprenticeship).
Yes! Adult apprenticeships are available for applicants 21 years or older. Applications are open to anyone who meets our essential criteria, regardless of age.
If you have working history, we recommend your current supervisor is a referee. For previous positions or employment, please use a previous supervisor or someone who can comment on your work performance.
If you have not previously held a job, you can use a sporting coach, teacher or a community group leader – but not a personal referee. We recommend that you tell a referee before you apply for a position and also make sure you have their current contact details.
Step 1 – online application: submit an online application form through our Current Vacancies page. You will be asked a series of questions to support your application and may be asked to upload evidence for meeting the eligibility criteria.
Step 2 – Aptitude assessment: complete an online assessment of your verbal, numeric and mechanical abilities.
Step 3 – Online video interview: you may be required to complete a short online interview for us to get to know you better and see how you would be a great fit for an Enerven apprenticeship.
Step 4 – Face-to-face interview: talking to you in person.
Step 5 – Heights & dexterity assessment: you will be asked to show your dexterity while working at heights.
Step 6 – Medical assessment: complete a full medical assessment, including a drug and alcohol assessment.
Step 7 – Final checks: you will need a police clearance, driving history check and references. We will give you more information and instructions at each stage if you are successful and unsuccessful.
Please address your cover letter to “Enerven Recruitment Team”. Your application will be viewed by members of our HR team as well as the relevant Hiring Managers.
The dates for each part of our recruitment process are not flexible.
Due to the amount of time and negotiation required to get our business leaders together, dates are pre-booked and set. If you are unable to complete an online assessment or attend interviews then your application may not progress further.
If there is something we have not covered or if you wish to chat about any reasonable adjustments, please contact: recruitment@enerven.com.au
Ready to power the future?
When you join Enerven, you join a diverse team that’s dedicated to change and innovation. Working alongside Australia’s best and brightest, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects, and grow in a company that values your safety and development.
Guided by our core values of dependability, proactiveness, and collaboration, our team delivers reliable, high-quality solutions to create a more sustainable and connected future.
