What are the benefits and conditions?
The apprenticeships are for a 4 year term unless otherwise stated and employment conditions are covered under the Country Energy Enterprise Award 2007.
The ordinary hours of work are 36 per week to be worked in an eight hour day, over a nine day fortnight. (Employees have a Rostered Day Off once a fortnight).
The commencement grade and salary for apprentices under the age of 21 is Apprentice/Trainee Grade 1 $463.41 per week, paid fortnightly. Progression occurs annually on satisfactory completion of assessments throughout the year. Apprentices who turn 21 during their apprenticeship will be regraded, effective from their 21st birthday, to Apprentice/Trainee Grade 4 $730.60 per week, paid fortnightly, and remain on that grade till completion of their apprenticeship. The rate of pay for mature aged apprentices (i.e. 21 yrs at the commencement date of their apprenticeship) is Electrical Worker Grade 3, $922.42 per week. This classification applies for the period of the apprenticeship. All apprentices receive pay rate increases from the Award when due. Travel to/from work is the responsibility of the employee. Any travel associated with work and during work hours is provided by CountryEnergy.
We are the Regional Employer of Choice in country NSW, providing job security, challenging work and a friendly work environment. We also offer a competitive salary package, including 13% superannuation and a range of attractive award allowances. Each apprentice is also provided with a Country Energy uniform and tool kit at commencement of their employment.Other attractive benefits include:
- Access to a range of Corporate Health Programs, including private health insurance, subsidies towards health and fitness activities and employee assistance program.
- In-house benefit towards energy or CEinternet accounts to the value of $1310.00 (this amount can be paid from your gross salary before tax).
- Employee programs with the Commonwealth Bank and CE credit union and the opportunity to select from a range of attractive financial products.
- 10% off CEinternet.
- Telstra Corporate Mobile Plan that offers attractive discount rates.
- Country Energy is also committed to the ongoing training and development of all employees. For apprentices who may want to progress their careers there are a number of opportunities available including the Engineering Cadetship Program, Graduate Engineering Program, Trainee Technical Officer’s Program and Senior Development Program.
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