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Electrical Engineering Graduate Program

What we are looking for

You’ll have completed a four-year Bachelor of Engineering (electrical) degree preferably with 'power engineering' electives.

You’ll be asked to demonstrate your capabilities in the areas of leadership and teamwork, communication, creativity, innovation, self-motivation, delivering commercial results and being customer focused. You’ll also need a current driver's licence.

How to Apply

Please complete the following application form and forward with the requested attachments via post or e-mail. Applications close on Friday 2 May 2008.

Email: electrical_graduates@energy.com.au

Post:Admin Support Officer – Engineering Development
Engineering Graduate Applications
EnergyAustralia
GPO Box 4009
Sydney NSW 2001

    Please call Mr Phil McKee on (02) 9394 6640 if you require further details or help with your application.

    Only permanent residents are eligible to apply. All appointments will be subject to a Police Record Check. All qualifications will be verified with the issuing institution/s. Applicants with overseas qualifications must provide a statement of the Australian equivalent with their application. Further information on Australian equivalence may be obtained from www.energy.com.au/careers

    EnergyAustralia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to environmental excellence.


    Background to the Program

    There’s never been a more exciting time for graduates to join us. Over the next five years to 2010, we are investing $4.8 billion on our electricity network to meet growth in demand and maintain reliability. With many varied opportunities to contribute to our growth, EnergyAustralia is the place to fast-track your electrical engineering career.

    EnergyAustralia's engineering graduate program is designed to arm you with the knowledge and experience you need to best determine a career path matching your particular skills and interests.

    Working on a two year rotational program, you will have the choice of over 50 positions ranging from the highly technical, to project management, to working with sustainable energy. You’ll work in a number of different departments, with either our electricity network owners, or our service delivery businesses. From day one you will be working in a genuine position, with real responsibilities.

    Your Professional and Personal Development

    EnergyAustralia’s investment in your development is comprehensive, including a one week induction.

    As part of your training, you will also participate in a one–week Leadership Camp, giving you the opportunity to enhance your leadership and teamwork capabilities. Other peer networking opportunities occur on a regular basis.

    Throughout the graduate program, mentors will assist you in developing your skills, establishing strong networks within the business and in planning your career.

    General development and business training is encouraged, and you will be financially supported to undertake relevant further studies.

    You will be given regular opportunities to review your progress, and you will be set objectives at the beginning of each rotation.

    Salary and Benefits

    EnergyAustralia seeks to attract, motivate and retain talented people. It provides excellent conditions of employment including competitive salaries, attractive superannuation, flexible working conditions and study assistance.
    Hear from our Graduates

    “The program has been a great start to my career. It has offered me a wide variety of engineering roles and gives me the choice of which path I would like to travel.”
    John Bedding

    “You know it is a good program when the hardest decision you make is choosing which section you want to go to next.”
    Scott Abbott



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