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 Picton, you'll help power local homes and businesses - while working in a growing hub close to Bunbury and the South West.
What We Offer
- Paid, full-time apprenticeship with long-term career pathways
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Safety-first culture and 1-on-1 mentoring
- Diverse, inclusive team
- 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:
- Installing and maintaining powerlines
- Climbing poles or using elevated work platforms
- Replacing poles, conductors, and transformers
- Safely isolating and switching the network
- Assisting with power restoration after storms or faults
About the Apprenticeship
This 4-year program combines:
- On-the-job training alongside experienced Lineworkers
- 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:
- Have completed Year 11 (including passes in English and Maths)
- Hold a WA ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence
- Be 18+ by 9 February 2026
- Communicate well and work in a team
- Show strong work ethic and commitment to safety
- 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:
- Psychometric testing and interview
- Literacy and numeracy assessment
- Assessment Centre (30 September – 3 October)
- 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 Picton with Western Power.
Apply now
Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.