Welcome to your new career at Downer!

The Downer Apprenticeship Program can help launch you into your new career by offering valuable on the job experience, training, and support.

Downer believes that our employees are fundamental to the culture and success of the company, and we embrace our culturally diverse workforce. We pride ourselves as a workplace that takes responsibility and accountability for the care and protection of peers, the business, the communities, and the environment in which we operate.

What we offer

As an Apprentice or Trainee at Downer, you may benefit from a range of career support programs, well-being packages and financial benefits, available through us and our selected partners. These include:

• Support to achieve a Nationally Accredited Qualification in your chosen trade or occupation;
• Practical on-the-job training from skilled professionals;
• Highly focused business on the safety of our people through our Zero Harm philosophy;
• Sustainability and Environmental Experts who work to reduce Downer’s carbon footprint;
• Access to our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering guidance in mental health concerns, wellbeing, finances, nutrition and more!
• Banking discounts & offers;
• Discounted travel & accommodation;
• Discounted vehicle rentals;
• Offers and cash back on selected shopping portals;
• Discounted technology products; and
• Discounted petrol offer.

We are currently looking for the below trades and/ or occupations to be undertaken as apprenticeships or traineeships:

• Electrotechnology Electrical
• Electrical Linesworker (Overhead)
• Cable Jointer (Underground)
• Engineering Mechanical
• Engineering Fabrication
• Industrial Painter; and
• Planner.

Your responsibilities as an Apprentice or Trainee will include, but not limited to:

• Attend all scheduled training and complete TAFE modules within set timeframes; and
• Learn new skills and engage in our training opportunities onsite.

About you:

The right team is important, as it’s what makes us strong and able to flourish as a business. We are looking for a mix of skills and personal attributes that will help us grow in new ways.

Essential Skills

• Willingness to learn and a curious nature;
• Open and friendly communication style; and
• A positive attitude towards work and study.

Desirable Skills

If you are willing to grow with us, please apply, even if you do not match all the requirements below.

• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination;
• Strong mechanical aptitude, if applicable;
• Completion of Year 12 School Certificate or equivalent, desirable;
• Completion of any relevant pre-apprenticeship, desirable;
• Current Driver’s licence, desirable; and
• Available to commence approximately in June/ July 2023.

Culture at Downer

At Downer, our approach to inclusion is what sets us apart. Our people can be their best by bringing their most authentic selves to work every day. Read more here: Inclusion and belonging (downergroup.com)

Feel like this might be the beginning of a wonderful career relationship, and want to find out more? Get to know more about who we are here: About Downer 2022 - YouTube

Please note:

• Applications will not be accepted via email , please apply via the link.
• Shortlisting will commence prior to the closing date.
• Employment with Downer is subject to a Pre-Employment Medical and ongoing drug and alcohol screening.