2026 Engineering Graduate Program
AU
- $110,483 Package ($95,244 + 16% Super) | Hybrid Flexibility
- A permanent position, starting with a two-year development program of four rotational placements
- Enjoy a long weekend every second week with our fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO)!
- Opportunities in Sydney and Newcastle regions
Are you ready to power up your career and make a difference in Australia’s energy transition? Join our Graduate Program and be part of a team that is shaping the future of our network and communities.
About us
We are the largest electricity distributor on the east coast of Australia, providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy to millions of homes, businesses and essential services.
Our Ausgrid graduates work alongside world-class engineers on critical infrastructure projects, innovations and sustainable solutions that help make electricity accessible for all.
What we offer
Our 2026 Ausgrid Graduate Program is your launch pad to an exciting career! Over the 2-year program, you will experience four x 6-month rotations across core areas of our business. Here’s what you can expect:
- Diverse on-the-job experiences and high-impact projects across your four rotations.
- Structured training and development to grow your technical and professional skills.
- A supportive workplace where you learn from the best in the field and work on problems where your contribution matters
- Permanent employment, allowing you to explore career pathways while you complete 4 rotational placements
- Work for an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
We also have generous salary and benefits to support your work here, and your life out there:
- Enjoy long weekend every second week with our fortnightly RDO program
- An annual Employee Day off and flexible public holidays
- Health & Wellness programs and discounts, including discounted gym membership with Fitness Passport
- Hybrid working, and flexible arrangements available
- 20 weeks of paid family leave
- 16.0% superannuation (increasing to 16.5% in September 2025)
Who we are looking for:
- Talented engineering students currently in their final year of studying (or have graduated within the last two years), majoring in Electrical, Power, Computer Science or Mechatronics.
- Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency (inc. New Zealand Citizens) at the time of application.
- Able to take on a permanent position, starting full-time as a graduate in February 2026
- Problem-solving skills, collaborative mindset and strong desire to learn.
- Passion for the energy sector and a commitment to innovation and positive impact for the communities we serve
Ready to put your skills to the test?
- Step 1: Online application - please attach your Academic Transcript along with your up-to-date resume
- Step 2: Video submission - an online, one-way video interview to give us insight into who you are
- Step 3: Engagement centre – shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person engagement centre to learn more about the business and participate in activities and assessments.
- Step 4: Panel interview- at the final stage, a panel interview with leaders and SMEs
- Step 5: Pre-employment checks & offer – successful candidates will be welcomed to start the program, commencing February 2026!
Apply now to take the first step towards a rewarding and impactful engineering career with us. Your future starts here!
To learn more about our Graduate Program and how Ausgrid can benefit you, click here.
Belonging at Ausgrid
At Ausgrid, we are powered by diversity. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We are committed to creating a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workforce, and encourage applications from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
If you require any support or access requirements, please reach out to our dedicated Early Careers team - graduateprogram@Ausgrid.com.au at the time of application. We will partner with you to identify the best way to assist you through our recruitment process.
Application close date: 7 April 2025 (this date is subject to early closure)
