When you choose AusNet, you’ll join genuine people working together, making Real. Progress

At AusNet, we’re the link between renewable energy sources and local communities, playing a key role in the clean energy transition and providing essential energy to every Victorian family.

Help us lead the way, while enriching your career with real people who encourage you to bring your best and make real impact – for your career, our communities, and Australia’s cleaner energy future.

Purposeful work with genuinely good people. That’s refreshing.

AusNet’s purpose is to connect communities with energy and accelerate a sustainable future. We start with our customer needs to build trust and do what’s right for our communities always find the best and safest way, support our people to thrive and achieve.

This three year program will develop your skills to design overhead and underground distribution systems, prepare and manage detailed construction plans and manage electricity systems projects whilst ensuring compliance to company safe work practices.

This role can be based in either our Sale or Bairnsdale location.

For further information please visit our traineeship careers page: www.ausnetservices.com.au/careers/distribution-trainee-program

You don’t need to check every box, however there are some mandatory requirements:

Unrestricted working rights in Australia – mandatory requirement

Year 11 completion with passes in Maths and Science

A strong safety focus, both on and off the job

A strong team focus, the ability to work collaboratively, strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills

A valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle – mandatory requirement

What you’ll get in return:

An Advanced Diploma upon completion of your traineeship through an industry leading program

Competitive starting salary of $78,000 inclusive of super

PPE uniform and Laptop supplied

Dedicated mentorship to truly support your learning and development

Regular travel to other locations for learning and extended mentorship – travel costs covered, including daily meal allowance *certain criteria apply

A real place to belong

We strongly encourage women, First Nations peoples and mature-aged candidates to apply.

We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives and diversity in our team. Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.

We believe in more than just competitive pay. Here’s what sets us apart:

Development: Genuine development opportunities and career paths

Flexibility: 5 days on-site is required throughout the traineeship to allow for mentorship and support – the opportunity to work hybrid will be considered upon completion.

Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service.

Community Giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you.

Perks: we offer all the other perks you’ve come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more.

As an industry in transformation, we’re excited by the possibilities ahead.

So, if you’re passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join AusNet. Together, we can shape a new way forward.