AusNet has launched nine three-year distribution traineeships with six in regional Victoria.

The program offers a $78,000 annual salary, hands-on experience, and the chance to live and work locally. At the end of three years, trainees will graduate with a nationally recognised Advanced Diploma of ESI - Power Systems and a clear pathway into a permanent role.

Network Connection Traineeship roles will be on offer in Sale, Bairnsdale, Seymour and Leongatha. Traineeships in Access Planning will be available in Beaconsfield, Seymour and Traralgon.

Distribution Control & Operations roles will be offered in Melbourne.

Applications close on September 4. For more information and to apply: www.ausnetservices.com.au/trainees.

Work from home - your say

The government opened consultation to all Victorians ahead of Work from Home legislation being introduced to the Parliament next year.  
Under the proposed laws, if you can reasonably do your job from home, you will have the right to do so for at least two days a week, whether you work in the public sector or private sector. 
As part of the consultation, the Government will consider the types of businesses and the size of businesses that will be covered by the proposed law, as well as the definition of remote work, and who is able to do it.
You can make a written submission or complete an online survey: engage.vic.gov.au/wfh
Submissions close September 28.

Power bill relief

Another round of the Power Saving Bonus has opened, providing a $100 payment to eligible concession card households across the state.
When applying, eligible households need a recent residential electricity bill and must hold a health care, pensioner concession, veterans' affairs pensioner concession or veterans' affairs gold card.
For more information or to apply for the Power Saving Bonus, visit compare.energy.vic.gov.au
The Energy Assistance Program is available on 1800 161 215.