About this role
Kick-start your electrical career working across Melbourne’s major road and tunnel network.
Downer has an exciting opportunity for an HV & Instrumentation Apprentice to join our Mechanical & Electrical team, supporting Melbourne’s CityLink, West Gate Freeway and Bridge, M80 interchange and West Gate Tunnel.
This isn’t your typical electrical apprenticeship. You’ll work alongside experienced electricians and technicians, gaining hands-on exposure to high voltage, instrumentation, tunnel systems, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and tolling equipment while completing your Certificate III in Electrotechnology (Electrician).
You’ll build practical skills through planned maintenance and emergency works, with structured training and support throughout your apprenticeship.
What you’ll be doing
Learning alongside experienced electricians and technicians
Gaining hands-on experience across HV, instrumentation, tunnel, ITS and tolling systems
Assisting with planned electrical maintenance and emergency works
Developing practical trade skills while completing your apprenticeship
Participating in occasional night works and tunnel shutdowns under supervision
Working safely and contributing to Downer’s Zero Harm culture
About you
We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable and ready to learn.
A genuine interest in the electrical trade
Completion of Year 10 or above
A reasonable understanding of maths and English
A current driver’s licence, or be working towards one
Commitment to completing your trade studies
A positive attitude and willingness to learn
A strong focus on safety
Flexibility to work occasional nights when required
What’s in it for you?
Full electrical apprenticeship with structured training and mentoring
Hands-on exposure to HV and instrumentation
Experience across Melbourne’s major road and tunnel infrastructure
Support throughout your trade studies
Access to Downer employee health, financial, lifestyle and technology benefits
A long-term career pathway with Downer
Ready to start your electrical career?
If you’re looking for an apprenticeship that offers more than the ordinary, this is your opportunity to build valuable electrical skills across HV, instrumentation and complex transport infrastructure.
Apply now and kick-start your electrical career with Downer.
Sign in to see your fit
See how well this role matches you — your interests, your readiness, honestly scored.
TAFE fees
Not stated
Relocation
Not provided
Living
Live local
Takes first-years
Yes
The honest preview
The good
- ✓It is a full electrical apprenticeship with structured training and mentoring.
The hard parts
- !You may need to work some night shifts when the job requires it.
What surprises people
- ?You would help with work during tunnel shutdowns, supervised by experienced staff.
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
About this role
Kick-start your electrical career working across Melbourne’s major road and tunnel network.
Downer has an exciting opportunity for an HV & Instrumentation Apprentice to join our Mechanical & Electrical team, supporting Melbourne’s CityLink, West Gate Freeway and Bridge, M80 interchange and West Gate Tunnel.
This isn’t your typical electrical apprenticeship. You’ll work alongside experienced electricians and technicians, gaining hands-on exposure to high voltage, instrumentation, tunnel systems, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and tolling equipment while completing your Certificate III in Electrotechnology (Electrician).
You’ll build practical skills through planned maintenance and emergency works, with structured training and support throughout your apprenticeship.
What you’ll be doing
Learning alongside experienced electricians and technicians
Gaining hands-on experience across HV, instrumentation, tunnel, ITS and tolling systems
Assisting with planned electrical maintenance and emergency works
Developing practical trade skills while completing your apprenticeship
Participating in occasional night works and tunnel shutdowns under supervision
Working safely and contributing to Downer’s Zero Harm culture
About you
We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable and ready to learn.
A genuine interest in the electrical trade
Completion of Year 10 or above
A reasonable understanding of maths and English
A current driver’s licence, or be working towards one
Commitment to completing your trade studies
A positive attitude and willingness to learn
A strong focus on safety
Flexibility to work occasional nights when required
What’s in it for you?
Full electrical apprenticeship with structured training and mentoring
Hands-on exposure to HV and instrumentation
Experience across Melbourne’s major road and tunnel infrastructure
Support throughout your trade studies
Access to Downer employee health, financial, lifestyle and technology benefits
A long-term career pathway with Downer
Ready to start your electrical career?
If you’re looking for an apprenticeship that offers more than the ordinary, this is your opportunity to build valuable electrical skills across HV, instrumentation and complex transport infrastructure.
Apply now and kick-start your electrical career with Downer.
The honest preview
The good
- ✓It is a full electrical apprenticeship with structured training and mentoring.
The hard parts
- !You may need to work some night shifts when the job requires it.
What surprises people
- ?You would help with work during tunnel shutdowns, supervised by experienced staff.
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
About this role
Kick-start your electrical career working across Melbourne’s major road and tunnel network.
Downer has an exciting opportunity for an HV & Instrumentation Apprentice to join our Mechanical & Electrical team, supporting Melbourne’s CityLink, West Gate Freeway and Bridge, M80 interchange and West Gate Tunnel.
This isn’t your typical electrical apprenticeship. You’ll work alongside experienced electricians and technicians, gaining hands-on exposure to high voltage, instrumentation, tunnel systems, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and tolling equipment while completing your Certificate III in Electrotechnology (Electrician).
You’ll build practical skills through planned maintenance and emergency works, with structured training and support throughout your apprenticeship.
What you’ll be doing
Learning alongside experienced electricians and technicians
Gaining hands-on experience across HV, instrumentation, tunnel, ITS and tolling systems
Assisting with planned electrical maintenance and emergency works
Developing practical trade skills while completing your apprenticeship
Participating in occasional night works and tunnel shutdowns under supervision
Working safely and contributing to Downer’s Zero Harm culture
About you
We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable and ready to learn.
A genuine interest in the electrical trade
Completion of Year 10 or above
A reasonable understanding of maths and English
A current driver’s licence, or be working towards one
Commitment to completing your trade studies
A positive attitude and willingness to learn
A strong focus on safety
Flexibility to work occasional nights when required
What’s in it for you?
Full electrical apprenticeship with structured training and mentoring
Hands-on exposure to HV and instrumentation
Experience across Melbourne’s major road and tunnel infrastructure
Support throughout your trade studies
Access to Downer employee health, financial, lifestyle and technology benefits
A long-term career pathway with Downer
Ready to start your electrical career?
If you’re looking for an apprenticeship that offers more than the ordinary, this is your opportunity to build valuable electrical skills across HV, instrumentation and complex transport infrastructure.
Apply now and kick-start your electrical career with Downer.
Sign in to see your fit
See how well this role matches you — your interests, your readiness, honestly scored.
TAFE fees
Not stated
Relocation
Not provided
Living
Live local
Takes first-years
Yes
The honest preview
The good
- ✓It is a full electrical apprenticeship with structured training and mentoring.
The hard parts
- !You may need to work some night shifts when the job requires it.
What surprises people
- ?You would help with work during tunnel shutdowns, supervised by experienced staff.
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
About this role
Kick-start your electrical career working across Melbourne’s major road and tunnel network.
Downer has an exciting opportunity for an HV & Instrumentation Apprentice to join our Mechanical & Electrical team, supporting Melbourne’s CityLink, West Gate Freeway and Bridge, M80 interchange and West Gate Tunnel.
This isn’t your typical electrical apprenticeship. You’ll work alongside experienced electricians and technicians, gaining hands-on exposure to high voltage, instrumentation, tunnel systems, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and tolling equipment while completing your Certificate III in Electrotechnology (Electrician).
You’ll build practical skills through planned maintenance and emergency works, with structured training and support throughout your apprenticeship.
What you’ll be doing
Learning alongside experienced electricians and technicians
Gaining hands-on experience across HV, instrumentation, tunnel, ITS and tolling systems
Assisting with planned electrical maintenance and emergency works
Developing practical trade skills while completing your apprenticeship
Participating in occasional night works and tunnel shutdowns under supervision
Working safely and contributing to Downer’s Zero Harm culture
About you
We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable and ready to learn.
A genuine interest in the electrical trade
Completion of Year 10 or above
A reasonable understanding of maths and English
A current driver’s licence, or be working towards one
Commitment to completing your trade studies
A positive attitude and willingness to learn
A strong focus on safety
Flexibility to work occasional nights when required
What’s in it for you?
Full electrical apprenticeship with structured training and mentoring
Hands-on exposure to HV and instrumentation
Experience across Melbourne’s major road and tunnel infrastructure
Support throughout your trade studies
Access to Downer employee health, financial, lifestyle and technology benefits
A long-term career pathway with Downer
Ready to start your electrical career?
If you’re looking for an apprenticeship that offers more than the ordinary, this is your opportunity to build valuable electrical skills across HV, instrumentation and complex transport infrastructure.
Apply now and kick-start your electrical career with Downer.
The honest preview
The good
- ✓It is a full electrical apprenticeship with structured training and mentoring.
The hard parts
- !You may need to work some night shifts when the job requires it.
What surprises people
- ?You would help with work during tunnel shutdowns, supervised by experienced staff.
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