Energex

With just over two weeks until we kick off recruitment for our 2027 apprentice intake, it was great to talk electrical trade opportunities with young people at the NRL Cowboys House careers day. Our Apprentice Program Leader Adrian Goldsworthy and Community Engagement Senior Advisor Kate Austin met with dozens of aspiring future tradies, sharing insights into our upcoming recruitment, what makes a great apprentice, our different trade roles, and the excellent training, pay and conditions we offer. A huge "thank you" to Cowboys Community Foundation for welcoming our team, and to the attendees who kept our stand so busy with their interest and questions. See more about the Cowboys House event: https://bit.ly/3S2ZYLm 👉 Apprentice applications open Friday, June 12. Find out all about how to apply, as well as registration for next week's online info sessions: https://bit.ly/3Eu6dSl

Not every child gets a childhood. For thousands of young Queenslanders, their homes are not safe havens of love, nurturing and trust. And many find themselves thrust into foster care or group homes with their clothes and treasures stuffed into a garbage bag 💔 That’s where Kindness for Kids in Care comes in. This fantastic Caboolture volunteer-run group works with government and the community to give kids in the child safety system a little bit of the normalcy, dignity and security that most of us take for granted…and it can start with something as simple as a suitcase 😊 Our Caboolture team has again chipped in to support Kindness for Kids in Care with the purchase of suitcases – sturdy, lockable bags in which children can safely keep and carry their belongings and the little things that matter to them. “It’s heartbreaking that this is the reality for so many children, and Kindness for Kids in Care does incredible work to help them in meaningful ways,” Area Manager Rick Madden said. “Every child deserves to feel safe and to know that they matter. Kindness for Kids in Care delivers this, and we’re very happy to support them for the second year running.” Kindness for Kids in Care also runs Queensland’s biggest community-based Christmas toy drive, handing over more than 3000 donated and lovingly wrapped gifts to Santa last year, making sure that thousands of vulnerable young Queenslanders had something to celebrate. The group also helps with school essentials, packages for teens “ageing out” of care, and basic clothing and hygiene supplies for people doing it very, very tough. It’s impactful work for a little non-profit that runs on the smell of an oily rag – check out their Facebook page for more on what they do: https://bit.ly/4djukBN 📸 Nathan Litzman, Jason Ross, Rick Madden and Michael Hayes from our Caboolture depot with Prue Aranovitch, president of Kindness for Kids in Care. #kindness4kidsincare #childsafety #fostercare #kidsincare #KindnessforKidsinCare #supportkids #volunteering #nonprofit

These big yellow boxes mightn’t look high-tech, but they’re showing a lot of promise for getting the lights back on to customers faster after flooding. 1️⃣ Energex is the first Australian power network to trial the Qld-designed, Qld-made Flood Tuff covers, which enclose and protect critical electrical equipment like transformers and ring main units. 💧 A float-activated valve system releases gas from an internal bottle as floodwaters rise, maintaining a trapped pocket of air inside the unit and preventing water from getting in and damaging critical equipment. ⚓ The covers are made of low-density polyethylene, secured with chains and ground anchors ⏱️ While we’d still need to de-energise flooded sections of the network for public safety, the Flood Tuff units would mean much faster restoration, as critical equipment wouldn’t need to be pulled apart, cleaned and dried before it could safely go back service on the network. 👍 We’ve successfully trialled three units so far and identified 150 sites in SEQ where the covers could quickly and easily be deployed ahead of a flood threat. The trial is part of our ongoing effort to boost network resilience in the face of extreme weather. 📹 Network Management Engineer Brian McMahon has been heading up this project – see what he’s got to say about how the covers can help get the lights back on faster for Queenslanders.

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘆. 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲. 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲. An apprenticeship at one of Ergon Energy Network's smaller or rural depots is a win-win for local people wanting to learn, earn and remain part of the community. It can also be a brilliant option for those open to living and working outside major cities; ready for a major change of scenery. On top of world-class training in a supportive team while earning excellent pay, apprentices in Ergon's eligible non-urban depots enjoy: ✅ Up to $60k extra per year in non-urban allowances, depending on location ✅ Up to five days' additional annual leave/year ✅ The unbeatable lifestyle outside the Big Smoke And as a bonus, competition for roles tends to be less hectic: these truly are incredible opportunities for people who want to build great trade careers in some of Queensland's most iconic regions. Find out more – register for an 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 on 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟵 and 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟭, 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝟲-𝟳𝗽𝗺, to hear from current regional Qld apprentices about their work, their lifestyle, and why they wouldn’t have it any other way: https://bit.ly/4n9JeNW Applications for the Energex and Ergon Energy 2027 apprentice intake will open June 12: https://bit.ly/3Eu6dSl #qldjobs #apprenticeships #electricaltrades #ruralqueensland

A case study on home battery use by our very own Graduate Engineer Emma Dyson is gaining plenty of interest from industry experts. https://lnkd.in/gVnkXzDF

Get excited, Queensland! This absolute Australian classic opens today - it's one not to be missed.

On ANZAC Day, we recognise the commitment of so many in our communities, and a large number of our own employees, in the service of our nation as members of the Australian Defence Force. We honour the immense sacrifice of Australia’s 89,000 active servicepeople who bear the legacy of the half-million-plus Aussie soldiers, sailors and airforce personnel who went before. At a time when peace feels particularly fragile, we hold in gratitude all who seek to maintain security, safety and stability; whether at ANZAC Cove 111 years ago, or working this very morning to provide disaster relief and humanitarian aid. To those who serve today, to their families, and to all who have gone before, we thank you. Find an ANZAC Day event in your community: https://bit.ly/4jKw3Aj #ANZACDay #ANZACDay2026 #ANZACspirit #LestWeForget #RSL #RSLQld #australiandefenceforce

Queensland is powering ahead with more housing, commercial and industrial developments being approved every day, and planning for major infrastructure for the 2032 Olympics well underway.

Got questions? As long as they're about dynamic connections all things solar storage, Peter Kilby's presentation at the #SSLQld conference has got you covered :-) (No comment on whether the hashtag #energynerds is going to trend, but Peter's recording is well worth a watch and listen.)

William is one of the 176 superstar apprentices coming on board as part of our 2026 intake. Along with the rest of the Southern Qld cohort, he kicked off his electrical trade training at our Toowoomba depot last week. He's also among a standout group of new starters who found their way to Energex and Ergon Energy Network through our award-winning pre-apprenticeship cadetship program in which we partner with TAFE Queensland to identify, engage with, and support fantastic school-aged talent. Will's take on how the cadetship worked for him is well worth a watch and a listen 👇 And keep an eye out for a post in a few weeks' time when we introduce all of our Apprentice Class of 2026!