Graduate and internship programs

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Graduate and internship programs

Join us in shaping the future of energy!

At Alinta Energy, we're focused on supporting our grads and interns to grow and make a real impact in Australia's shift towards sustainable and renewable energy.

Our Graduate and Internship programs give you hands-on experience, guidance from industry professionals, and the chance to get involved in some of the country's biggest energy projects.

Pre-register for our internship program hereopens in a new tab and our graduate program hereopens in a new tab.

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Why join us?

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Join our team and be part of a fun, forward-thinking company helping power Australia's shift to renewables. We're big on creating a great place to work - built on respect, open communication, and genuine care for one another. You'll enjoy flexible work options, energy discounts, home office support, a paid volunteer day, access to our Employee Assistance Program, and more.

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Graduate Program

Program overview: Our two-year Graduate Program is designed to give you a well-rounded understanding of the energy industry. You will rotate through various roles related to your studies to give you exposure to different areas of the business. After completing the program, you will join us as a full-time employee.

Duration: Two years

Locations: Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth

Disciplines:

Engineering (BEng Hons)
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Finance, Economics and Commerce
Data Analytics
Project Management
Construction Management
Business (major Marketing)
IT or IT (Professional Practice)
ICT Software Technology
Social Sciences and Anthropology

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Internship Program

Program overview: Our three-month Summer Internship Program provides students with direct experience in roles aligned to their discipline, exposure to different areas of the business, and the opportunity to contribute to real projects.

Duration: Three months

Locations: Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth

Disciplines:

Engineering (BEng Hons)
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Finance, Economics and Commerce
Data Analytics
Project Management
Construction Management
Business (major Marketing)
IT or IT (Professional Practice)
ICT Software Technology
Social Sciences and Anthropology

Application Process

Online Application

Your application is our first impression of you. Make sure to highlight your relevant experience right at the start. Ideally, a three-page maximum CV works best - save it as a .doc, .docx or .pdf to avoid any tech dramas. We will also ask you a few questions on the application form to get a better idea of who you are and why you want to join us!

Video Interview

If we think you might be a good fit, we'll invite you to do a pre-recorded video interview online. This is a chance for us to get to know you better and for you to learn more about us and the program, making sure we're on the same page.

Assessment

If you make it past the video interview stage, you'll be asked to complete an online assessment. This will measure your competencies, traits, and drivers, along with your logical, numerical, and verbal skills.

Interview with our team

Interviews will take place at one of our offices or online via Microsoft Teams. This is where you'll meet the hiring manager, share more about your studies and any additional experience, and discuss your motivation for the role. You'll also answer some behavioural-based interview questions. If you get to this stage, a Talent Acquisition Partner will give you a call to help you feel prepared and ready to impress!

Key information

Degree: To be eligible, you must be studying a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline. For the internship program, you should be in your penultimate year of study. For the graduate program, you'll need to have completed your degree within the past year or by the time the program starts.

Citizenship: Australian/New Zealand citizenship or Australian Permanent Residency

At Alinta Energy, we pride ourselves on offering a truly diverse, safe, and supportive work environment. We believe in giving everyone a fair go, so we welcome applications from anyone qualified, including First Nations Australians, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people of all ages, and those living with a disability. We're also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are dedicated to advancing women's careers.