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Commercial Graduate Program

If you have the energy to succeed and want a career in a challenging and rewarding environment, now is the time to join EnergyAustralia.


We are one of the largest energy suppliers in Australia - and are a leader in broad-based energy solutions and supply, energy management and renewable energy alternatives. As part of our five year capital plan (2007 – 2012), we will be investing $4.8 billion on our electricity network to meet growth in demand and maintain reliability. This means business strategies, new systems and processes are needed, and we need energetic graduates like you to make sure ‘We’re on it’ - the new EnergyAustralia catchphrase that highlights our attitude to the way we do business.

With many varied opportunities to contribute to our growth, our Commercial Graduate Program provides a versatile and rewarding environment for you to fast-track your career. Working on a two-year rotational program you can look forward to five core placements - gaining experiences and exposure across the organisation to build skills and capabilities - from day one you will be working in a genuine position, with real responsibilities! Rotations are primarily based in Sydney, with opportunities also in Newcastle.

Find out more about the rotations.

Your Professional and Personal Development
In addition to rotations across the business, EnergyAustralia’s investment in your development is comprehensive - commencing with a one week induction.

Examples of the professional and personal development opportunities include:
  • Mentoring Program: A mentoring program has been introduced to parallel the graduate program with the aims of assisting you in developing skills, establishing strong networks within the business and in planning your career
  • Graduate Development Project: In your first year you will be given the opportunity to undertake a business project where you will learn project management and team skills while focusing on a specific business issue
  • Leadership Camp: This one week residential program will give you the opportunity to enhance your leadership and teamwork capabilities, and will provide opportunities for networking with your peers
  • Employee Study Assistance Scheme

Other specific skill development and business training is also encouraged throughout the graduate program and your rotations.

What we are looking for in a graduate
We’re looking for Business, Commerce and combined Commerce/Law graduates with majors in;
  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Information Systems / Technology
  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
    You’ll need a strong academic record and the ability to demonstrate capabilities in Customer Focus, Commercial Results, Leadership & Teamwork, Communication, Agility and Problem Solving & Decision Making.

    Salary and Benefits
    EnergyAustralia provides excellent conditions of employment including competitive salaries, attractive superannuation, flexible working conditions and study assistance. Find out more about the benefits of working for EnergyAustralia.

    Hear from our Graduates
    “EnergyAustralia’s Commercial Graduate Program has been a great experience since I joined in mid 2006. Coming from a commercial background and entering a predominantly engineering firm - I am pleased to say that the opportunity to learn and develop my skills here are limitless.
    I would highly recommend the commercial graduate program to prospective graduate – ‘We’re on it’!
    Chun Yik Lim
    University of Technology – Bachelor of Business with majors in Economics & Finance

    Hear more from our graduates

    Dates for your diary
    March 2008Applications Open
    April 2008Careers Fairs at Universities
    20 April 2008Applications Close
    May 2008 Interviews
    June 2008Offers of Employment
    February 2009Commercial Graduate Program 2009 commencement

    Further Information
    Please call our Commercial Graduate Program Manager on (02) 4951 9297 or email us at graduate_recruitment@energy.com.au if you require further details about the program or the application process.

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