Expression of Interest - 2026 Pre-Apprentice Program for Women

Overview

5‑week pre‑apprentice program giving women hands‑on experience as transmission line workers or substation electricians.

Requirements

• travel
• year 10
• commitment
• electrical

What You Bring

-The ability to travel and stay away from home during work experience activities. -Completion (or near completion) of Year 10 studies. -Commitment to attend and complete the 5-week program schedule. -Exposure to real-world electrical work environments at our depots across NSW and ACT.

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Benefits

This is your chance to explore the industry before committing to a full apprenticeship – and at the end of the program, a select number of dedicated individuals will be invited to apply for an ongoing apprenticeship with Transgrid. This 5-week program is designed to give you a real taste of life as a Transmission Line Worker or Substation Electrician. You’ll train alongside highly skilled technicians, gain hands-on experience with live work crews, and take part in nationally recognised training that provides credits towards future electrical supply industry (ESI) qualifications. Expressions of Interest – Transgrid’s 2026 Pre-Apprentice Program for Women -Transport to your local depot for in-person training and activities. -Interactive, practical learning experiences – from hand skills and wiring tasks, to substation and power station tours. -Supportive mentors and trainers to guide you every step of the way. -All training, travel, PPE and accommodation expenses covered by Transgrid.

About Transgrid

-Born in 1995 from the split of NSW’s Electricity Commission, it evolved into Australia’s largest high-voltage grid operator. -Manages over 13,000 km of transmission lines and 104 substations across NSW and the ACT, linking into the National Electricity Market. -Over a decade, rolled out a A$16.5 billion upgrade program, including mega-projects like EnergyConnect and HumeLink to reinforce energy superhighways. -Commercial arm Lumea has added 55+ renewable generators, contributing to the clean energy transition. -Backed by a major consortium including Spark, Utilities Trust of Australia, CDPQ, ADIA, and OMERS following a A$10.3 billion lease deal in 2015. -Key projects include the multi-state HumeLink (underway) and VNI West interconnector, despite community pushback. -Despite challenges, remains pivotal to Australia’s clean-energy transition.

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