2027 Graduate Program
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Job Location:
Port Macquarie - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are unique
Essential Energy is an organisation that values your voice empowers your autonomy recognises the strength in diversity and prioritises your well-being while offering attractiveremunerationand benefits. Take pride in having a meaningful impact on regionalruraland remote communities while being a pivotal player in the energy industrys future.
Joinusand build a meaningful engineering career while helping power regional NSW. This permanent graduate role offers real projectsstrong support competitivepayand the opportunity to make a genuine impact on communities and the energy transition.
CommencingFebruary 2027youlljoin a structuredtwoyearGraduate Programwith rotationsmentoringsupportand clear career pathways beyond the from our modern Port Macquarie corporate office a CBD quality workspace designed to support collaborationflexibilityand wellbeing.
About the role
As a Graduate at Essential Energyyoullstep into a permanent role where your work has real impact from day trusted with meaningful projects supported by experienced professionals and encouraged to use your voice as you build your career.
Our Graduate Program offers two pathways allowing you to contribute in the way that best aligns with your interests and strengths:
Engineering pathway work directly with electricity infrastructure and network projects that support safereliableand sustainable energy delivery.
Professional pathway shape how a modern energy organisationoperatesbeyond the network with opportunities across digital data technology cyber security AI risk businessimprovementand supply chain.
Through rotationsyoullgain handson experience exposure to different teams and insight into how a large complex essentialservices organisationoperateswhile developing the technical and professional skills that set you up for longterm success.
You will:
Complete multiple rotations to build breadthconfidenceand capability
Work on real engineering deliverables such as analysis modelling reportingdocumentationand technical solutions
Learn from experienced engineers and industry specialists who are invested in your development
Contribute to initiatives that support safetyresilienceand the transition to renewable energy
Collaborate with diverse teams across geographically dispersed locations
Be supported through mentoring buddyarrangementsand a dedicated graduate development program
Why Start Your Career at Essential Energy
Competitive starting salaryfrom $111500 package inclusive of17% superannuation*
Nine-day fortnight
17% superannuation*
FitnessPassportcorporatehealth plans flexible working arrangements
26 weeks paid parental leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
A range of learning and development opportunities including leadership programs and access to LinkedIn Learning
Engineers Australia Program
Fantastic local and regional career opportunities
*Salary shown reflects rates effective from 1 July 2026 in line with Enterprise Agreement increases
Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of employee benefits through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Qantas Optusniband Mildura Health Fund. You will also gain access to our Health and Wellbeing programs including fitness passport. Visitouremployee benefits pagefor more information.
We are proud to be recognised as aWORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.
About You
Yourecuriousmotivatedand excited to start your career in a supportive and inclusive to learn open to new challenges and motivated by work that makes a positive difference to communities.
You value collaboration diverseperspectivesand psychological asking questions learning throughexperienceand building confidence over time.
Youdontneed to have everything figured out from day onewhat matters most is your willingness to learn grow and contribute.
About Your Skills
You bring:
Strong analyticaltechnicalor datadriven thinking and problemsolving skills
Initiativecuriosityand a desire to build a meaningful career
Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
A willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment
An interest in infrastructurebased organisations and the energy transition
A commitment to working safely and responsibly
Youdontneed to meet every requirement to apply-ifyouremotivated curious and ready to learn we encourage you to put yourself forward.
Required Qualifications
To be eligible for this role you willneedto holdorbe in your final year ofone of the followingBachelordegrees:
EngineeringPathway
Engineering (major in Electrical Engineering preferred)
Electrical Power
Power Systems
Electrical & Electronics
Mechatronics
Professional Pathway
- Information Systems Computer ScienceInformation Technology
- Data ScienceMathematics Statistics Analytics (or related)
- ArtificialIntelligence/ Machine Learning Engineering (or related)
- Cyber Security
- Commerce Business Supply ChainProcurementor related disciplines
- Other relevant STEM or commercially focused degrees aligned to the stream
You will also need to:
Have a current drivers licence
Be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
Have graduated or be graduating by January 2027
Be available to attend an in-person Assessment Centre inPort Macquariebetween29 June and 12 July
As part of our 2027 Early Talent intake Essential Energy intends to recruit approximately30% of these roles as femaleidentifiedopportunities. For thefemale-identified positions applicants must identify as being femalein accordance withEssential Energys exemption under section126 of theAnti-Discrimination Act 1977(NSW) (the Act) from sections 25 and 51 of theAct.
*Moreinformation about the roles process (including indicativetimeframes) and Graduate Program can be found on our website or to apply please attach your most current cover letter resume and transcript from your relevant qualification.
An energy networkdoesntjust keep the lights onitsa living network that needs to adapt to new and emerging energy generation technologies while still meeting the energy needs of customers.
It requires innovation commitment and collaboration to bring people together to solve the energy delivery challenges of the modern world.
Your potential will be realised andyoullfeel a real sense of purpose and satisfaction knowing you have a pivot role to play in delivering the energy of the future to the people who need it today.
For further information please emailor call.
Applications close on Sunday 10 May 2026 at 11:55pm
Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart.
Building a better energy future.
Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender age ethnicity sexual orientation or disability.
As an organisation our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees.
At Essential Energy we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to Essential Energy (including alternate formats of application forms or alternate ways for accessibility). To discuss adjustment requirements please contactor call us on.
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