Lineworker Apprentice - Picton

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.