Summer Vacation Program
2 weeks ago
Internship possibilities start with us.
Our 13-week Summer Program provides students with learning opportunities that are unique to Powerlink and the high voltage electricity industry. This is an exciting time to be joining us, as we continue to grow, lead energy transformation and focus on delivering renewable energy into the grid across Queensland.
We provide you with an ideal platform to jump-start your career by offering 'real life' work experience across a range of specialist disciplines. You'll be involved in interesting and varied projects and will work & learn alongside talented and supportive professionals.
This is a rare and rewarding opportunity if you're seeking a challenging and dynamic vacation program, getting up close to the work that keeps the lights on for more than 5 million Queenslanders every day.
What you'll bring.
Our Summer Vacation Program is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students who will be continuing and/or completing their studies in 2025.
You should be continuing university studies in the following disciplines (usually second- and third-year undergraduate students):
- Engineering – electrical, electronic or mechatronics
- Information Technology
- Business/Commerce/Law
- Accounting/Economics
- Environment, Environmental Engineering & Environmental Science
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-registerwith 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, operateand maintain the high voltage transmission network in Queensland,providing electricity to more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses.
We offer:
- Gain "real life" work experience across a range of work areas through our Summer Vacation Program
- Programs available in various divisions across the business
- 9-day fortnight and flexible working opportunities
- Competitive salary + 14.75% superannuation
- Free parking and access to charging stations for electric vehicles at our Virginia Offices
- Access to onsite gym facility
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