Description:
- Engineering Disciplines: Electrical | Electrical & Electronic | Power | Instrumentation & Control | Mechatronic | Renewable Power
- Three (3) year rotational program with designated mentor & professional development
- Secure full time, permanent employment with 14.75% superannuation
We are seeking highly motivated individuals with an Electrical, Electrical & Electronic, Power, Instrumentation & Control, Mechatronic, or Renewable Power Engineering qualification recognised by an institution within Australia, to join our Graduate Program in 2026.
Our Graduate Program
Start your career and be part of the innovation and transformation shaping the energy market of the future. Join our three-year graduate program and be part of a culture that empowers you to take charge of your own development and career direction.
- Work within Australia’s largest electricity network , serving 2.25 million customers.
- Secure full time, permanent employment as part of the program
- Maintain a healthy work-life balance with a 9-day fortnight , and an attractive commencing salary of $128k per annumplus 14.75% superannuation.
- Participate in a unique three-year program offering diverse working and learning experiences.
- Complete six-month rotational placements in a range of specialisations and parts of the business to broaden your skills set and knowledge of the energy sector.
- Develop future focused technical, business and leadership skills.
- Complete challenging work assignments under the expert supervision of senior leaders and technical specialists.
- Work towards becoming a Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) in partnership with Engineers Education Australia (EEA).
Energy Queensland is the group of electricity distribution, retail, and energy services businesses 100% owned by the state of Queensland. We deliver electricity across Queensland through our ‘poles and wires’ businesses Energex and Ergon Energy Network. Our retailer, Ergon Energy Retail sells this electricity to customers throughout regional Queensland. These essential service activities are supported by a range of innovative products and services delivered through our Yurika brand.
Relevant locations:
- Brisbane (Newstead)
- Cairns
- Rockhampton
- Toowoomba
- Townsville
About your new role
- You’ll provide engineering support to your assigned workgroup by undertaking specific investigations, risk-based assessments, engineering research and analysis, design and/or providing project assistance as required.
- Participate in development opportunities provided and sponsored by the Graduate Engineer Development Program e.g., coursework, seminars, and team activities.
- Take ownership for career planning and personal development while working with your allocated mentor, including monitoring and reviewing progress against performance criteria to ensure you have the skills required to grow your career.
- Contribute to the completion of project/team deliverables through the timely application of engineering research, modelling, techniques, and methods to allocated tasks.
About you
- You’re imaginative, passionate, and motivated to succeed in your career. You work safely, think creatively, embrace diversity, and want to engage, to listen, learn and expand your knowledge.
- You’re about to or have recently graduated (within the last two (2) years), with a Bachelor of Engineering from an institution recognised within Australia with a strong academic record.
- You're a great collaborator and communicator and enjoy working in an inclusive and supportive team.
- You aren’t afraid to stand out in a crowd and you are known for your growth mindset and adaptive and innovative thinking.
- You’re an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent resident.
Why work with us
It's an exciting time to join us and to be involved in the energy sector, here’s what you’ll experience:
- Secure employment backed by a strong collective agreement, with yearly salary increases.
- Strong 14.75% superannuation and the ability to earn more with salary sacrifice co-contributions.
- Opportunities to develop expertise and a broad portfolio of skills such as electrical engineering, alternative and renewable energy solutions, and smart grid technologies to guide the energy industry's transition from coal to renewables.
- One-on-one leadership support , with your own mentor to work with you for the length of the program.
- Professional development opportunities in technical and business disciplines, exposing you to current, emerging and future technologies and best practice.
- A chance to give back with a paid employee volunteering program allowing you to support communities across QLD.
- Support and guidance with access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
- A safety-first culture , the safety of our people, customers & communities is a core priority.
- Diversity and Inclusion where all employees can contribute towards multiple diversity and inclusion initiatives across our business.
Our recruitment process
- Submit your online application
- Complete online assessments
- Complete a video interview
- Attend a panel interview
- Reference checks
- Offer of employment
Please note: commencement dates for successful applicants will be either Monday 2 February 2026 or Monday 3 August 2026 .
How to apply
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by clicking the Begin button.
To find out more about our Graduate Program, contact our Early Careers Team via email earlycareers@energyq.com.au.
Applications close 11pm (AEST), Friday 18 April 2025.
We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourages a diverse range of applicants to apply.
Click here to view more information on diversity and inclusion at Energy Queensland.
Position Description
1 Apr 2025;
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