HV & Instrumentation Apprentice
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. Downer Group scores A on the Alion truth index.
Kick-start your electrical career working across Melbourne’s major road and tunnel network.
Downer has an exciting opportunity 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 strong 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 benefits
- 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.