Graduate possibilities start with us

Unleash your potential with Powerlink's Graduate Program, and help shape Queensland’s world-class energy future.

Kicking off your career with Powerlink sets you up for life‑long possibilities in the energy industry. Our structured three‑year graduate program provides hands‑on experience, professional development, and the support you need to build a fulfilling, long‑term career.

As a Powerlink graduate, you’ll benefit from:

  • Rotation‑based learning across the business to build strong technical capability and industry insight
  • Permanent employment with a competitive salary
  • 9‑day fortnight and flexible working arrangements
  • A three‑year structured program focused on personal, professional and life skills
  • External professional development and support toward Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) status
  • Graduate mentoring with experienced Powerlink leaders
  • Regular social and networking activities with your graduate cohort

We offer a dynamic engineering program that gives you a strong foundation for a career in the energy sector. There’s never been a better time to be a graduate at Powerlink.


2027 Graduate Program 

Our Electrical Engineering Graduate Program is designed to develop well‑rounded engineers through meaningful work and diverse experiences across the transmission network.

At Powerlink, continuous learning and growth are central to our success. We provide a comprehensive suite of development opportunities to help you unlock your potential and shape your career.

Our learning and development offering includes:

  • Rotation‑based learning complemented by external courses and training
  • Capability workshops covering communication, time management, collaboration, conflict resolution and networking
  • Professional skills training, including financial literacy, interviewing and technical writing
  • Coaching and mentoring through our Graduate Mentoring Program with experienced Powerlink leaders
  • Annual professional development allowances for self‑directed learning
  • Support for professional memberships and attendance at industry forums and conferences
  • Regular career and capability conversations to identify strengths, development needs and career aspirations
  • Targeted development initiatives, including the Fast Five program in partnership with Trellis Collective, supporting early‑career women in male‑dominated industries

We encourage you to actively shape your career path and make a meaningful contribution to Queensland’s energy transition.


What you need to apply

Our 2027 Graduate Electrical Engineering Program is open to candidates who are:

  • in their final year of study, or
  • have recently completed their qualification.

Eligible qualifications must be recognised under the Washington Accord at the level of Professional Engineer, including:

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronics or Telecommunications)
  • Dual Bachelor degrees combining Engineering with Business, Science, IT, Computer Science or Data Science

Our values guide how we work and how we support our purpose – connecting Queenslanders to a world‑class energy future. 

We look for graduates who demonstrate accountability, customer focus, teamwork and a strong commitment to safety

If you’re curious, motivated, and ready to make an impact, Powerlink is the place to start your career.

‘Every opportunity to learn and grow will be provided while on the graduate program, take them, put them into action and you will be able to make a difference to the energy transition’

Brody Ward, Powerlink Graduate Alumni

2027 Graduate Program Timeline

23 February 2026

Applications open

22 March 2026

Applications close

March-April 2026

Online testing

April 2026

Final shortlisting

May 2026

Assessment Centres in Brisbane and Pre-Employment Checks

May-June 2026

Successful candidates confirmed, and formal employment offers issued

July 2026

Pre-Boarding Commences

January 2027

2027 Graduate Program starts at Powerlink

Full timeline

2027 Electrical Engineering GRADUATE program APPLICATIONS OPEN

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Graduate Program Awards

Graduate Progam Virtual Q+A Session 

Join us for a Virtual Q+A about our 2027 Graduate Program on Tuesday 10 March at 10-11am or Wednesday 11 March at 3-4pm.

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Meet the early careers team

John Pynakker

Early Careers Advisor

Powerlink’s school engagement program and work with strategic talent partners to grow Powerlink’s future talent pipeline. I also work with Amanda and Caoimhe to look after our amazing Graduate cohorts.

How your school or organisation can engage with us, or more information on our early careers programs.

I love being able to introduce people to Powerlink for the first time or empowering people with more information about what it’s like to work at Powerlink and our rewarding career pathways.

Amanda Massey

Early Careers Advisor

As part of the Early Careers Team, I coordinate our vacation and graduate programs - a dynamic and hands-on pathway designed to help early career professionals build technical expertise, explore different areas of the business, and grow into confident contributors at Powerlink. 

From induction to ongoing development, I support our early careers professionals through every stage of the program. That includes helping them navigate their rotations, connecting them with mentors, and ensuring they have the tools and guidance to thrive in their roles.

How your university or organisation can collaborate with us, or how you can apply for a undergraduate student or  graduate opportunity at Powerlink! Whether you're a student, educator, or industry partner, I'm here to help you explore pathways into our early careers programs.

Supporting our graduate and vacation programs is incredibly rewarding. I love being part of a journey that helps students transition from university into the workforce - a time that can feel daunting but is full of exciting possibilities. 

What I find most fulfilling is the chance to make a meaningful impact on each graduate’s development. Helping them grow, overcome challenges, and discover their strengths not only sets them up for future success—it also lays the foundation for what we hope will be a long and rewarding career at Powerlink!

It’s a privilege to help shape the experience of our future engineers and professionals and see their confidence and capabilities grow over time.

Caoimhe O’Shaughnessy

Early Careers Advisor

Early careers engagement and development at Powerlink Queensland. I support students, graduates, and emerging professionals as they transition into the workforce, helping them navigate opportunities through their programs and build confidence in their career journey. 

I’ll be with you right from an internship opportunity at Powerlink, supporting your transition from student to workplace, helping with your journey across a graduate program all the way through to providing advice and support to find your career path with Powerlink once you finish your program.

University engagement, events, graduate programs, internship pathways and employer partnerships. If it’s about early careers engagement and pathways, I’m always keen for a chat!  

I love seeing that lightbulb moment for someone when they realise their own potential. Being part of someone’s growth story - from cautious first steps to confident career moves, it’s all incredibly rewarding. Every day brings new conversations, fresh ideas, and the chance to make a real impact.

I love that Powerlink invests in its people and I’m continuously excited to support the design and implementation of programs that will help build our future leaders.

Maddy Baldwin

Early Careers Coordinator

I support the Early Careers team here at Powerlink, focusing on programs that help shape the future. This includes our Apprentice Program, Graduate Program, Traineeships, and Summer Vacation programs. Working within the Talent team, I help ensure these initiatives run smoothly.

Recruitment and early careers opportunities. Whether you’re interested in learning more about how to apply, what our programs involve, or how we can help set your career up for success with Powerlink

What I love most about my role is the variety and the opportunity to be involved in so many different parts of the process. Whether it’s communicating with candidates, supporting career events, or bringing ideas to life through digital creativity, I enjoy being part of it all. It’s rewarding to be in a role where I can support people through key moments in their career journey while working alongside a collaborative team in a culture that values innovation, growth, and genuine connection.

Other graduate program Streams

We also offer our Graduate Program in streams for Operational Technology, Civil Engineering and Environment. 

Register your interest to hear more about these streams when they open.

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