About us

At CitiPower and Powercor, we deliver electricity to over a million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. We’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, and none of this happens without our people.

About the role

Applications are now open for our Asset Inspection Trainee intake, commencing in early February 2027.

Asset Inspectors inspect and assess power poles and associated overhead and underground assets across our network. The key purpose is to identify and categorise faults, defects and the condition of the poles.

This Traineeship runs over a 12-month period. It combines formal paid classroom training and field work, giving you the skills, competencies and experience required for an industry recognised certification (Certificate II in Electricity Supply Industry – Asset Inspection and Testing).

The role suits someone who is comfortable working autonomously and is willing to travel frequently. During the Traineeship, our Trainees are required to travel and live away from home in areas all across our network.

This role is covered by the Electrix Pty Ltd & ETU Powerline Enterprise Agreement 2023-2026.

Traineeship eligibility

• Valid Australian driver’s licence

• Live within 30 minutes or 50km from Ballarat depot. If you do not meet this criteria and it is not addressed in your cover letter, your application may not be progressed.

• Dedication and commitment to working safely.

• At least one of the following pre-requisites:

  • Units 1 & 2 General Maths and English (Year 11 equivalent); or

  • VCAL or VCE Vocational Major; or

  • Cert 2 in Electrotechnology or equivalent.

If you are currently completing a pre-requisite subject, you are eligible to apply, as long as it will be successfully completed by the end of 2026.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, whether you are leaving school or TAFE, have experience in a different industry, or have decided university is not for you. We look for motivated individuals who want to be part of a team.

What’s next

All applications must be lodged online via our careers website and must include:

• A resume that clearly highlights your eligibility pre-requisite, and

• A cover letter.

If you progress past our screening stage, future steps in the selection process may include online assessments, an interview (both video and face to face), practical assessments, and pre-employment checks.

Key Benefits

We offer an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued and empowered to grow. Our benefits include hybrid work options, purchased leave, 15 weeks of gender neutral primary parental leave, a health and wellbeing subsidiary, career development and planning opportunities, and exclusive discounts.

Diversity, equity & inclusion to support a fair workplace for all

We are committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities and ages are valued and empowered to do their best. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy, Reconciliation Action Plans and initiatives like Women in Power and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies network, we’re working to create equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women.

We strongly encourage First Peoples, women, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, culturally and racially marginalised people and people with disabilities to apply, and we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments for a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.