Ausgrid
Area Operator (Trainee) · Wallsend, NSW · always_changing
In this job you'd join Ausgrid's Control Room Development Program, training to become an authorised electricity network Control Room Operator. You'd rotate through different teams to learn how Control Room Operators, Field Operators and Network Outage Coordinators work, then take on tasks like coordinating field crews, spotting network faults, responding to incidents, and operating Ausgrid's monitoring software. A lot of the work involves using computers to keep safety records and network data up to date. The role runs on a 24/7 rotating shift roster and is based in Wallsend.
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TAFE fees
Self-funded
Relocation
Not provided
Living
Live local
Takes first-years
Yes
24/7 rotating shift work role
The honest preview
The good
- ✓The pay is high for a trainee role — over $144,000 a year plus super and shift penalties.
The hard parts
- !You'll be working a 24/7 rotating shift roster, which includes nights and weekends.
What surprises people
- ?Even though it's called a trainee role, you're expected to already have a trade certificate and prior experience in the electricity industry before you start.
Typical for this occupation
Industry averages for a qualified Electrician General, across all employers — not this employer’s offer, and after you finish the apprenticeship, not during.
$2,204/wk
Typical weekly earnings
2%
Share who are women
Moderate
Growth outlook
Ausgrid
Area Operator (Trainee) · Wallsend, NSW
In this job you'd join Ausgrid's Control Room Development Program, training to become an authorised electricity network Control Room Operator. You'd rotate through different teams to learn how Control Room Operators, Field Operators and Network Outage Coordinators work, then take on tasks like coordinating field crews, spotting network faults, responding to incidents, and operating Ausgrid's monitoring software. A lot of the work involves using computers to keep safety records and network data up to date. The role runs on a 24/7 rotating shift roster and is based in Wallsend.
The honest preview
The good
- ✓The pay is high for a trainee role — over $144,000 a year plus super and shift penalties.
The hard parts
- !You'll be working a 24/7 rotating shift roster, which includes nights and weekends.
What surprises people
- ?Even though it's called a trainee role, you're expected to already have a trade certificate and prior experience in the electricity industry before you start.
Typical for this occupation
Industry averages for a qualified Electrician General, across all employers — not this employer’s offer, and after you finish the apprenticeship, not during.
$2,204/wk
Typical weekly earnings
2%
Share who are women
Moderate
Growth outlook
Ausgrid
Area Operator (Trainee) · Wallsend, NSW · always_changing
In this job you'd join Ausgrid's Control Room Development Program, training to become an authorised electricity network Control Room Operator. You'd rotate through different teams to learn how Control Room Operators, Field Operators and Network Outage Coordinators work, then take on tasks like coordinating field crews, spotting network faults, responding to incidents, and operating Ausgrid's monitoring software. A lot of the work involves using computers to keep safety records and network data up to date. The role runs on a 24/7 rotating shift roster and is based in Wallsend.
Sign in to see your fit
See how well this role matches you — your interests, your readiness, honestly scored.
TAFE fees
Self-funded
Relocation
Not provided
Living
Live local
Takes first-years
Yes
24/7 rotating shift work role
The honest preview
The good
- ✓The pay is high for a trainee role — over $144,000 a year plus super and shift penalties.
The hard parts
- !You'll be working a 24/7 rotating shift roster, which includes nights and weekends.
What surprises people
- ?Even though it's called a trainee role, you're expected to already have a trade certificate and prior experience in the electricity industry before you start.
Typical for this occupation
Industry averages for a qualified Electrician General, across all employers — not this employer’s offer, and after you finish the apprenticeship, not during.
$2,204/wk
Typical weekly earnings
2%
Share who are women
Moderate
Growth outlook
Ausgrid
Area Operator (Trainee) · Wallsend, NSW
In this job you'd join Ausgrid's Control Room Development Program, training to become an authorised electricity network Control Room Operator. You'd rotate through different teams to learn how Control Room Operators, Field Operators and Network Outage Coordinators work, then take on tasks like coordinating field crews, spotting network faults, responding to incidents, and operating Ausgrid's monitoring software. A lot of the work involves using computers to keep safety records and network data up to date. The role runs on a 24/7 rotating shift roster and is based in Wallsend.
The honest preview
The good
- ✓The pay is high for a trainee role — over $144,000 a year plus super and shift penalties.
The hard parts
- !You'll be working a 24/7 rotating shift roster, which includes nights and weekends.
What surprises people
- ?Even though it's called a trainee role, you're expected to already have a trade certificate and prior experience in the electricity industry before you start.
Typical for this occupation
Industry averages for a qualified Electrician General, across all employers — not this employer’s offer, and after you finish the apprenticeship, not during.
$2,204/wk
Typical weekly earnings
2%
Share who are women
Moderate
Growth outlook