Kick-start your electrical career working across Melbourne's major road and tunnel network.

Downer has an exciting chance for an HV & Instrumentation Apprentice to join our Mechanical & Electrical team, supporting Melbourne's CityLink, West Gate Freeway and Bridge, M80 interchange and West Gate Tunnel.

This isn't your typical electrical apprenticeship. You'll work alongside experienced electricians and technicians, gaining hands-on exposure to high voltage, instrumentation, tunnel systems, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and tolling equipment while completing your Certificate III in Electrotechnology (Electrician).

You'll build practical skills through planned maintenance and emergency works, with structured training and support throughout your apprenticeship.

What you'll be doing
Learning alongside experienced electricians and technicians
Gaining hands-on experience across HV, instrumentation, tunnel, ITS and tolling systems
Assisting with planned electrical maintenance and emergency works
Developing practical trade skills while completing your apprenticeship
Participating in occasional night works and tunnel shutdowns under supervision
Working safely and contributing to Downer's Zero Harm culture

About you





We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable and ready to learn.
A genuine interest in the electrical trade
Completion of Year 10 or above
A reasonable understanding of maths and English
A current driver's licence, or be working towards one
Commitment to completing your trade studies
A positive attitude and willingness to learn
A solid focus on safety
Flexibility to work occasional nights when required

What's in it for you?
Full electrical apprenticeship with structured training and mentoring
Hands-on exposure to HV and instrumentation
Experience across Melbourne's major road and tunnel infrastructure
Support throughout your trade studies
Access to Downer employee health, financial, lifestyle and technology perks
A long-term career pathway with Downer

Ready to start your electrical career?

If you're looking for an apprenticeship that offers more than the ordinary, this is your opportunity to build valuable electrical skills across HV, instrumentation and complex transport infrastructure.

Apply now and kick-start your electrical career with Downer.

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