We are unique
We are a regional business that thinks on a global level. We work with determined, passionate and curious people to shape a green energy future and aspire to show the world what the future of energy looks like. With a network that powers 95% of NSW and parts of Southern Queensland, we ensure homes, hospitals, schools, businesses and services stay connected.
What we stand for
We are united in our purpose, and we live our values. We love a challenge, thrive in a culture that’s all about teamwork and we are here for our customers no matter what. We value teamwork and care about each other. We respect what makes us unique and celebrate the diverse talents, strengths and perspectives that each of us bring.
We grow
As a graduate with Essential Energy you will be working as part of a supportive team to kick start your career with our three-year program and be part of exciting projects, using cutting edge technology in an industry that is going through an exciting transition, all while gaining valuable on-the-job experience.
Essential Energy is committed to developing equal opportunities for females within the organisation, with a specific focus on improving female representation in non-traditional roles. To honour this commitment, in 2024 we are offering Female Identified Graduate opportunities in relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) disciplines.
Essential Energy is an endorsed employer with WORK180, a transparent online directory of employers who support diversity, inclusion and equity. We also partner with the National Association of Women in Operations (NAWO), with employees encouraged to undertake professional development opportunities provided by NAWO.
Graduate opportunities
We currently have opportunities in our 2024 Graduate program for Graduates in the disciplines of Data Science, Computer Science, Information technology, Mathematics and/or Machine Learning Engineering. The positions are ideally based in Port Macquarie, NSW, however other locations in our geographic footprint will be considered.
You will have the opportunity to pursue your passion with data and analyse a diverse range of large datasets from across the organisation to drive the optimisation and improvement of product development and help build and construct sophisticated data processing pipelines. You will utilise statistics, R Python SQL, Cloud pipeline (Azure) and Azure ML to assist in this process. You will contribute to data-driven decision-making processes and support ongoing projects, growing your knowledge of the business and utilising the extensive data-stack available, becoming part of a small, collaborative dynamic team recognised for their data expertise across the organisation.
What we offer
- Nine-day fortnight
- Competitive remuneration
- 16% Superannuation
- Data Camp attendance
- Fitness Passport
- Corporate health plans
- Apple and Dell Employee Purchase Programs
- Flexible working arrangements
- 26 weeks paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A range of learning and development opportunities, including leadership programs and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Fantastic local and regional career opportunities
- Relocation Assistance available to successful applicants in accordance with Essential Energy policy
The Graduate Program officially starts in February 2024, however an earlier start is available is available for candidates who are keen to start sooner.
About you:
If you are passionate about what you do and are excited to grow your career with a supportive and inclusive team where you will have the opportunity to push boundaries to create innovative solutions to real world problems all while making positive contributions to the community then this is the opportunity for you.
To be eligible to apply for these opportunities you will need:
- To have completed (since 2020 or on track to complete by the end of 2023) a Bachelor’s degree or higher and
- Have Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency status.
These are identified positions and applicants must identify as being female, as authorised under sections 25 and 51 under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 NSW.
Visit https://www.essentialenergy.com.au/careers/graduate-program to learn more about specific roles and hear from our team.
Applications close 11:55 pm Sunday, 19th November 2023.
Have questions? Please email careers@essentialenergy.com.au
Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart.
Building a better energy future.
