Transgrid's 2026 Apprentice Program - Expressions of Interest Now Open!
Submit your Expression of Interest now, to be notified when applications open for Transgrid's 2026 Apprentice Program.
1. Join us and make it happen for your career
2. Competitive starting salary package with 15.5% superannuation
3. Based in various locations across NSW/ACT
4. Receive a certificate of proficiency as an Electrotechnology Electrician
About our Apprentice Program
If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career within the Energy industry where you can learn from leading experts, we encourage you to express your interest for Transgrid's Apprentice Program.
The Apprentice Program is targeted at accelerating your development and providing you with the opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects that will shape the future of the energy industry in Australia, including connecting renewable energy to the network. As an apprentice with Transgrid, you can look forward to hands-on learning and development in a supportive and stimulating environment.
We are looking for goal oriented, committed and agile apprentices that enjoy problem solving and working as part of a team.
During your time as an apprentice within the program, you will have access to:
5. A competitive starting salary package with 15.5% superannuation
6. Work alongside bright and incredibly curious teams that are transforming the Energy Industry
7. Be supported by mentors, buddies and managers
8. Structured technical capability development programs in a variety of specialist areas
9. Multiple career opportunities as you progress through your apprenticeship, inclusive of pathways to either Substation Technician roles or Secondary Systems Technician roles.
10. Industry leading training and technical experience building, maintaining and running diagnostic test and repairs on High Voltage equipment ranging up to 500kV on Transformers, Circuit Breakers and other primary and secondary plant including digital relays and control systems.
11. Hand-tools and workshop machinery skills
12. Welding courses
13. Nationally accredited safety training and various high risk licences
14. On the job training and supportive transition into the role
15. Protective clothing and tools required for the job
16. Access to study assistance
17. On completion of the apprenticeship you will receive a certificate of proficiency as an Electrotechnology Electrician
A career at Transgrid includes:
18. A friendly and open team oriented culture
19. An exciting and rewarding place to work
20. 15.5% Superannuation
21. 9-day fortnight
22. A flexible workplace and leave provisions to encourage a healthy work/life balance
23. 20 weeks Parental Leave (includes adoption)
24. 2 weeks Other Parent Leave
25. Annual picnic day (additional day off)
26. 18 days’ personal leave (sick / carer’s leave)
27. Moving leave
28. Emergency/disaster leave
29. Access to wellbeing program, social club and welfare fund
30. Discounted gym memberships with Fitness Passport
31. Annual health checks, flu shots, skin checks, lung checks
32. Salary sacrifice options for superannuation and motor vehicles (subject to ATO requirements)
33. Employee Support Networks including, Energise (supporting women at Transgrid), Rise (employees who identify as LGBTQIA+) and Yarn Up (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees)
To be considered for Transgrid's 2026 Apprentice Program, you must have:
34. Completed high school studies (minimum year 10 or equivalent) by the end of 2025 and have sound mathematics and communication skills
35. A genuine interest in a trade working within a high voltage electricity transmission network
36. A current driver’s licence prior to starting the program or be willing to obtain one as soon as possible after appointment
37. Environmentally and socially responsible
38. A team player, motivated and willing to learn
39. Able to think laterally and to provide input to innovative solutions to complex problems
40. Able to work well with others
41. A clear communicator
42. Appreciative and sensitive of difference and diversity
43. An Australian permanent resident or an Australian or New Zealand citizen
44. Ability to travel and work away from home at various locations when required
45. The ability to start in January 2026
Who we are
Transgrid is seeking motivated individuals to join our exciting apprentice program for 2026.
At the heart of the National Electricity Market, our high voltage transmission network connects more than 3.5 million homes and businesses across New South Wales (NSW) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) to deliver safe and reliable electricity.
At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it’s your turn to make it happen.
Transgrid offer fulfilling careers for driven people who can help ensure that our business and the essential services we provide to consumers, the community and key stakeholders are continually improving. With us you will thrive in a collaborative environment where new ideas and knowledge sharing are encouraged, and where you’ll be supported through opportunities to develop and achieve your full potential.
This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones.