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Unleash your potential with Powerlink's Graduate Program, and help shape Queensland’s world-class energy future.
Graduate possibilities start with us
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.
Why join Powerlink as a Graduate Engineer
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.
Graduate Program
Electrical Engineering
Our Electrical Engineering Graduate Program is designed to develop well‑rounded engineers through meaningful work and diverse experiences across the transmission network.
Your career development at Powerlink
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 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
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