Trainee Asset Inspector

About us:

At CitiPower and Powercor, we’re proud to deliver electricity to over a million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly. We’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people.

About the role

Applications are now open for our Asset Inspection Trainee intake, commencing in early October 2026.

We currently have opportunities available, based in either Shepparton or Cobram.

Asset Inspectors are responsible for inspecting and assessing power poles and associated overhead and underground assets across our network, with the key purpose being to identify and categorise faults, defects, and condition of the poles.

The role requires someone who is comfortable working autonomously and is willing to travel frequently within their designated area. Therefore, in order to be eligible for the traineeship all candidates are required to have a valid driver’s licence.

This Traineeship will run over a 12-month period, combining formal TAFE study and paid field work to enable you to gain the skills, competencies and experience required for an industry recognised certification (Certificate II in Electricity Supply Industry – Asset Inspection and Testing).

To be eligible, our Apprenticeship program pre-requisites are Credit grade in Year 10 Maths and English, or any higher levels of education.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to consider applying, whether you are leaving school, TAFE, have experience working in a different industry, or if perhaps you have decided university is not for you.  We look for motivated individuals who want to be part of a team.

This position is covered by the Electrix Pty Ltd & ETU Powerline Enterprise Agreement 2023-2026. The salary range for this role is Level 1 ($54.83/hourly rate) + 13% of super + allowances.

Base Criteria

• Credit grade in Year 10 Maths and English or any higher levels of education.
• Dedication and commitment to working safely.
• Valid Australian drivers licence.

Key Benefits

We’re proud to offer an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow. Some of our benefits include hybrid work options, purchased leave, 15 weeks of gender neutral primary parental leave, health and wellbeing subsidiary, career development and planning opportunities, and exclusive discounts. Visit our company website to learn more.

Diversity, equity & inclusion to support a fair workplace for all

We are committed to building a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities and ages are valued for who they are and empowered to do their best. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy (DEI), Reconciliation Action Plans and initiatives like Women in Power and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies network, we’re working to create equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. Explore our partnership with Work180.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and strongly encourage First Peoples, women, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, culturally and racially marginalised people and people with disabilities to apply. We recognise how people from marginalised groups can face extra barriers and self-select out of recruitment processes.  With this in mind, we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.

What’s next

All applications must be lodged online via our careers website.

If you are successful in progressing past our screening stage, future steps in the selection process may include online assessments, an interview (both video and face to face), practical assessments, and pre-employment checks.

Submit your application via our careers’ website by 24 August 2026 (Please note that applications may close prior to the advertised closing date if suitable candidates are identified). To make a confidential reasonable adjustment query, please contact Maddie Crust from the Talent team at [email protected]

Beon, CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.