Engineering & Operational Technology Graduate Program 2026 (Jan 2026)

• 9-day fortnight & flexible working opportunities
• On-the job career development
• Permanent employment and competitive starting salary

Imagine if you could say you played a pivotal role in Queensland’s energy transformation in your first job out of university. 

Several years as a Graduate at Powerlink is all it takes to set up life-long possibilities for your career. Queensland is on the cusp of huge changes and as the only state-wide high voltage provider, there’s never been a better time to join. 

Because at Powerlink, Graduate possibilities start with us. 

What are we offering? 

Our Graduate Program will provide you with learning opportunities that are unique to Powerlink and the electricity sector. By joining us at this exciting time of growth and energy transformation, you can play your part in building a greener energy future! 

Commencing January 2026, you will learn from and work with talented and supportive engineering and development professionals, giving you opportunities to thrive as a key member of Powerlink and play a role in the industry’s future. Through mentorship, training and guidance, you’ll be equipped to excel as a professional, working as part of a dynamic and rapidly expanding team. 

As a permanent employee, you’ll rotate through multiple divisions and teams in a 3 year structured program - designed to fully immerse you into the business, gain a breadth of experience and knowledge, and unleash your potential. We have two streams available: 

• Stream 1 – Engineering (Electrical & Civil)
• Stream 2 – Operational Technology

To find out more about the different streams and the broad rotations available please visit our Graduate page at https://www.powerlink.com.au/graduate-program

A competitive starting salary also applies, commensurate with qualifications and schedule of work. 

Who are we looking for?

You are an enthusiastic early career entrant who has graduated, or will be completing your studies in 2025, or early 2026.  We are looking for graduates who have completed or will be completing degrees or dual-degrees in: 

• Bachelor of Computer Science or
• Bachelor of Information Technology or
• Bachelor of Engineering majoring in: Electrical, Electrical and Electronics, Mechatronics, Civil Engineering, Computer and/or Software Engineering, Electronic Systems and Internet of Things (IoT) Engineering, Telecommunications, or
• Dual Bachelor of Engineering and Business, Science, IT, Computer Science or Data Science

You love to challenge the status quo, looking at things with a fresh perspective whilst proactively finding creative and innovative solutions for your customers and stakeholders. You are comfortable talking with people at a variety of levels in the organisation, and you are confident in approaching new people and building relationships.

Inclusion at Powerlink

Unleashing our people’s potential is essential to our success. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone is welcome and where diverse perspectives are valued.  We are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, and harness the unique talents, perspectives and experiences of all people. 

Throughout the recruitment process, we provide support for candidates to ensure nobody is disadvantaged. Please tell us about any adjustments, support or access requirements that may help make the recruitment process more inclusive for you. You are also welcome to share your pronouns with us at any point throughout the process.

What next?

If you are keen to join a world leader in the electricity transmission industry and play your part in creating a sustainable energy future, pre-register with us to find out when positions become available. 

Leaders in the energy future

Powerlink is a leading Australian provider of electricity transmission services, delivering safe, cost effective, secure and reliable energy solutions. We own, develop, operate and maintain the high voltage transmission network in Queensland, providing electricity to more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses. 

We offer:

• Broad rotations to build your technical knowledge and capability
• Internal training and development sessions to support your career.
• External paid professional development opportunities and support for RPEQ status (where applicable)
• Buddy and formal mentoring programs with our experienced network of professional leaders
• Year-long social activities to keep you connected to your graduate cohort
• 9-day fortnight and flexible working opportunities
• 12.75% superannuation and salary packaging of novated lease vehicles
• Free parking and access to charging stations for electric vehicles at our Virginia Offices