Build your career. Power your community. Shape your future.
Looking for a hands-on career where you can work outdoors, solve problems, and make a real impact in your community? As a Lineworker Apprentice with Western Power in Perth, you'll help power local homes and businesses.
What We Offer
1. Paid, full-time apprenticeship with long-term career pathways
2. Competitive salary and benefits
3. Safety-first culture and 1-on-1 mentoring
4. Diverse, inclusive team
5. Opportunities across metro and regional WA
What Does a Lineworker Do?
Lineworkers build, maintain, and repair the overhead powerlines that supply electricity across WA. You’ll work outdoors in a team, doing physical, hands-on tasks like:
6. Installing and maintaining powerlines
7. Climbing poles or using elevated work platforms
8. Replacing poles, conductors, and transformers
9. Safely isolating and switching the network
10. Assisting with power restoration after storms or faults
About the Apprenticeship
This 4-year program combines:
11. On-the-job training alongside experienced Lineworkers
12. Classroom-based learning to develop technical skills
By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll gain a nationally recognised trade qualification and be ready for a long-term career in the energy industry.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking motivated, safety-focused individuals who enjoy active work and want to build a meaningful career.
You’ll need to:
13. Have completed Year 11 (including passes in English and Maths)
14. Hold a WA ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence
15. Be 18+ by 9 February 2026
16. Communicate well and work in a team
17. Show strong work ethic and commitment to safety
18. Be open to rotating between different WA depots
A Certificate III pre-apprenticeship is a bonus, but not essential.
What to Expect
The recruitment process includes:
19. Psychometric testing and interview
20. Literacy and numeracy assessment
21. Assessment Centre (30 September – 3 October)
22. Medical, drug and alcohol screening
How to Apply
We value diverse backgrounds and life experiences and are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace.
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re interested in the Lineworker Apprenticeship.
Applications close: Sunday 17 August 2025
Start date: 9 February 2026
⚡ Switch on to your future – apply today and start your Lineworker career in Perth with Western Power.