Key HR Apprentice Lineworker - Hamilton & Portland

Build Your Career in Victoria's Electricity Distribution Industry

Are you hardworking, reliable and motivated to succeed? Do you enjoy practical, hands-on work and want a career with excellent training, long-term security and genuine opportunities for progression?

Key HR Electrical Services (Key HR) is seeking driven individuals to join our 2027 Apprentice Lineworker program based at our Hamilton and Portland depots.

This is an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn, develop a nationally recognised trade qualification and build a rewarding career in Victoria's essential electricity distribution industry.

About Key HR

Key HR Electrical Services (Key HR) is a proudly Australian family-owned business delivering powerline construction and maintenance services across the state with operations spanning both regional and metropolitan Victoria.

As a trusted Tier 1 powerline infrastructure provider, we are proud to support Powercor as a Local Service Agent in Hamilton and Portland working across South West Victoria, while also partnering with Powercor as a trusted Resource Partner across Regional Victoria to provide safe and reliable services that support Victoria's electricity network and keep communities connected.

Our success is built on our people, robust client relationships and a commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes every day.

As we continue to grow and strengthen our position within Victoria's electricity distribution industry, we are seeking motivated apprentices who are ready to build a long-term career with our business.

Key Opportunity

The Certificate III ESI – Distribution Overhead apprenticeship is a four-year, nationally recognised qualification that provides the foundation for a rewarding and highly respected career as a Lineworker.

Working alongside experienced Key HR Lineworkers you will undertake a combination of on-the-job learning and structured TAFE training while developing the practical skills required to become a qualified Lineworker.





As an Apprentice Lineworker, you will learn to:

- Construct, maintain and repair overhead powerline infrastructure

- Replace and maintain poles, conductors and network hardware

- Install and replace meters

- Install and maintain street lighting assets

- Operate plant and specialised equipment

- Work safely at heights

- Respond to faults and emergency outages

- Contribute to keeping Victorian communities connected to essential power services

The role of a Lineworker offers variety, challenge, teamwork and the satisfaction of working on critical infrastructure that supports local communities.

This opportunity offers the chance to work across regional Victoria, gaining exposure to a diverse range of powerline construction, maintenance and infrastructure work while developing your skills alongside our experienced industry professionals.

Key Requirements

- Strong work ethic, reliability and willingness to learn

- Initiative and a positive, can-do attitude

- Strong practical and problem-solving skills

- Aptitude for working at heights and in outdoor environments

- Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices

- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, with strong communication skills

- Demonstrated interest in pursuing a long-term career in the electricity distribution industry

- Driven to successfully complete a four-year apprenticeship

- Commitment to travel to Melbourne and other training locations as required for TAFE

- Current Driver Licence (preferred)

- Heavy Vehicle Licence (preferred but not essential)

Why Join Key HR?

At Key HR,



your safety and career development are our highest priorities. Our leadership team is committed to creating a supportive, professional and team-focused environment where apprentices are encouraged to learn, develop and succeed.

We Offer

- Excellent apprenticeship wages and benefits

- Secure, full-time employment in an essential services industry

- Structured training and mentorship from highly experienced Lineworkers

- Long-term career development opportunities

- Exposure to a variety of powerline construction and maintenance projects

- A family-oriented and community-minded workplace

- Strong leadership and ongoing support

- A positive team culture built on respect, teamwork and professionalism

At Key HR, our success is built on our people and our values. We are committed to being Professional, Safe, Genuine & Honest, Reliable, Customer Focused and Team Oriented, creating a workplace where our employees are supported to grow, contribute and succeed while delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients and communities.

These values underpin how we work with each other, our clients and the communities we serve, and are central to the culture that has helped Key HR grow into a trusted Tier 1 powerline infrastructure provider.

If these values align with yours and you're looking for a career where hard work, initiative and commitment are recognised and rewarded, we'd like to hear from you.

Key Information

To apply, please submit:

- A cover letter indicating your preferred base location Hamilton or Portland.

- A current resume

- Two contactable referees

Please note that while successful applicants will be allocated a base depot, work may be undertaken across both the Hamilton and Portland service areas to meet operational and training requirements.

Pre-employment checks apply. Applications close 5pm, 12th November 2026.

For further information, please contact ••••@keyhr.com.au.

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📌 Apprentice Lineworker (Hamilton)
🏢 Key HR Electrical Services
📍 Hamilton