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Powerlink Queensland

4.4
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Powerlink Queensland Graduate Programs & Internships

  • Energy & Utilities

We believe life’s all about possibilities. And so’s the future. 

That’s what the Powerlink team does for a living. It’s why we do what we do. 

It’s about making all those little moments in life possible, then connecting them together to create something bigger. Something that matters. Something that lasts. 

It’s about every light turned on. Every conversation started. Every experience shared and every relationship built. It’s every goal accomplished and every lesson learned.

It’s every community connected and every future made possible. 

The same goes for your career with us. It’s your opportunity to connect, achieve and grow. 

Here, you’ll build a progressive career connecting more than five million Queenslanders and 253, 000 businesses to a world-class, clean energy future. 

You’ll help find clever solutions to interesting problems, as you grow your skills and your impact every day.

And you’ll do it with down-to-earth people who you’re proud to work with and get to know. 

Together, we’re connecting Queensland to an even brighter and more sustainable future. And that starts with you. 

We’re making an impact that will outlast all of us. 

Recruitment Process

We know it takes time to apply for a new role, and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to join our team. Take a look at the steps in our recruitment process to ensure we are the right fit for you.

Every role is different, so while the steps and timelines may vary, one thing remains the same: we can't wait to meet you! And of course, we are always available if you have any questions.

STEP 1
Submit your application or expression of interest on our Current Vacancies page.

STEP 2
We’ll review your application and select suitable candidates for interviews. Any unsuccessful applicants will be contacted.

STEP 3
If selected, we’ll invite you to an interview or assessment centre so that you can learn more about the role and see whether it’s a good fit for you.

STEP 4
Interviews are conducted by the Hiring Manager. Some roles may require second interviews and/or assessments, such as aptitude or psychometric testing.

STEP 5
The successful applicant will receive an offer. We understand the time it takes to apply and interview, so we respond to all applicants.

STEP 6
Welcome aboard! If you’d like to see what your future team is up to, you can follow us on Facebook or LinkedIn.

Remuneration & Career Growth

We offer a broad range of inclusive benefits such as competitive remuneration, employment security and flexible work arrangements. We also want our benefits to be as unique as our employees are:  

COMPETITIVE REMUNERATION

Our Graduates start on $94, 317 + 12.75% Super for a 9-day fortnight. On occasion, some Graduates may work a 10-day fortnight, and can expect a starting base salary of $108, 544 + 12.75% Super. 

DIVERSE LEAVE OPTIONS
We provide access to a broad range of leave options to support our employees both professionally and personally. This includes:

  • Public holiday swap  
  • 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay  
  • Paid volunteer leave  
  • Paid study leave 
  • Paid domestic and family violence leave
  • Paid natural disturbance leave 
  • Paid international sporting events leave 
  • Additional leave purchasing 
  • Special leave without pay to pursue long-term study or a career break

PARENTS AND CARERS SUPPORT
In addition to the leave options available to parents and carers, we have partnered with Circle In to create a personalised parents, carers and wellbeing platform for dedicated support and resources. We also offer a multipurpose retreat room at our Virginia office and working away pump/express kits.  

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COSTS
We’ll cover our employees professional and trade skills licensing fees where required by legislation as well as RPEQ registration fees.

END OF TRIP FACILITIES
We offer free parking at Gladstone, Townsville and Virginia sites and access to electric charging stations at Virginia.  

Our Virginia site offers on-site showers, lockers and bike facilities for your end of trip needs. 

Graduate Reviews

Overall Score
4.4
Overall score based on 19 reviews
They Score Best in…
8.8
Career Prospects
8.8
Satisfaction
9.2
Salary
9.1
Work Hours
8.8
Career Prospects
8.8
Satisfaction
9.2
Salary
9.1
Work Hours
What Graduates Say About Them
  • Working with highly skilled and competent people on critical infrastructure projects.
  • Work life balance, the people, the work environment, interesting work, plenty of opportunities, great support, happy and friendly environment, work flexibility
  • Flexible hours, competitive pay, option for a nine day fortnight, fulfilling work and lots of development opportunities.
  • Working with some of the very best in the industry in Australia. Indeed a great place to turbocharge a professional career in power utility and renewable transition.
  • Learning support and flexibility with work arrangements.
  • Some of the policies and procedures involved working for a State Owned Enterprise are frustrating at times.
  • Some processes, some things can be a bit slow to action.
  • Steep learning curve of various software and continuity of software between departments
  • Participating in the Graduate program offers a dual-edged perspective. On one hand, it grants me the valuable opportunity to gain exposure across various facets of the company. However, just as I begin to establish a sense of comfort and familiarity within a specific role, the program requires me to transition to a fresh role within Powerlink.
  • The company is currently rapidly expanding to accommodate the energy transition which presents some difficulties such as lack of desk space.

Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities
  • Brisbane
Hiring candidates with qualifications in
B
Business & Management
E
Engineering & Mathematics
I
IT & Computer Science
S
Sciences
P
Property & Built Environment
Current Jobs & Opportunities

Graduate Job

Brisbane
Engineering Officer Program across Electrical and Civil Streams – available to pre-register.
Applications Close
15 Aug 2024
Start Date
12 Jan 2025 - 12 Feb 2025
Salary
AUD 101,963 - 106,765 / Year

Internship, Clerkship or Placement

Brisbane
Spark your future career with a Powerlink Summer Internship Program!
Applications Close
6 Sep 2024
Start Date
18 Nov 2024
Salary
AUD 60,000 - 76,000 / Year


Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
The coolest thing about my job is getting to understand how generators work and behave. It turns out that most of the fundamentals are already covered in university so there are plenty of times where I would refer back to equations that I learned.

Eugene Ma

  • Graduate stories
The coolest thing about my job is getting to understand how generators work and behave. It turns out that most of the fundamentals are already covered in university so there are plenty of times where I would refer back to equations that I learned.

Eugene Ma

  • Graduate stories
The coolest thing about my job is getting to understand how generators work and behave. It turns out that most of the fundamentals are already covered in university so there are plenty of times where I would refer back to equations that I learned.

Eugene Ma

  • Graduate stories
The coolest thing about my job is getting to understand how generators work and behave. It turns out that most of the fundamentals are already covered in university so there are plenty of times where I would refer back to equations that I learned.

Eugene Ma

A Day In The Life Of


  • Day in the life

David

Every day, as a Powerlink Incident Management Graduate, I encounter fresh challenges and chances for personal and professional development.
  • Day in the life

David

Every day, as a Powerlink Incident Management Graduate, I encounter fresh challenges and chances for personal and professional development.
  • Day in the life

Aiden

Being a Powerlink Queensland Graduate not only offers hands-on experience but also allows me to collaborate closely with skilled engineers in the field.
  • Day in the life

Aiden

Being a Powerlink Queensland Graduate not only offers hands-on experience but also allows me to collaborate closely with skilled engineers in the field.
  • Day in the life

David

Every day, as a Powerlink Incident Management Graduate, I encounter fresh challenges and chances for personal and professional development.
  • Day in the life

David

Every day, as a Powerlink Incident Management Graduate, I encounter fresh challenges and chances for personal and professional development.
  • Day in the life

Aiden

Being a Powerlink Queensland Graduate not only offers hands-on experience but also allows me to collaborate closely with skilled engineers in the field.
  • Day in the life

Aiden

Being a Powerlink Queensland Graduate not only offers hands-on experience but also allows me to collaborate closely with skilled engineers in the field.

Videos


Every possibility starts with you at Powerlink.

Life’s about possibilities. And so is the future at Powerlink. Together, we’re connecting Queensland to an even brighter future, providing electricity to more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses.

Every possibility powered by Brody

How this Graduate Engineer turned his program into a pathway to finding his passion and why you can get excited about engineering at Powerlink too.

Every possibility starts with you at Powerlink.

Life’s about possibilities. And so is the future at Powerlink. Together, we’re connecting Queensland to an even brighter future, providing electricity to more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses.

Every possibility powered by Brody

How this Graduate Engineer turned his program into a pathway to finding his passion and why you can get excited about engineering at Powerlink too.

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