South Burnett First Nations Scholarship

6 days ago


Tarong Queensland, Australia Stanwell Corporation Limited Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

The importance of First Nations communities with Stanwell

Stanwell'sapproach to First Nations engagement is grounded in the belief that meaningful, long-term partnerships are the foundation for cultural understanding and mutual benefit. We recognise that building genuine, respectful, and long-term relationships with Traditional Custodians and First Nations people is unique in each community.

Our operational sites in the South Burnett (Tarong Power Station and Meandu Mine) have a long-standing relationship with the Wakka Wakka people and the Cherbourg community. We are focussed on developing additional pathways and delivering meaningful outcomes for our local First Nations people and communities. The scholarship establishment and subsequent implementation is a collaborative effort by Stanwell and codesigned with representatives of the Wakka Wakka Native Title Aboriginal Corporation Board (WWNTAC), Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council Cherbourg Elders Advisory Group (CASCCEAG) and education community.

What does the Scholarship cover?

We understand the hardships faced by students in local regional communities to attend university. This scholarship is open to First Nations people connected to the South Burnett community to assist while living and studying away from the region. The goal of the scholarship is to support a pathway to a career in the Energy Industry, namely with Stanwell. The university study needs to relate to the energy sector and although not exhaustive, the potential fields of study could include: Engineering, Health and Safety, Environment, Human Resources, Finance, Science, Business, Procurement, Communication and Marketing, Legal studies etc.

The scholarship program includes:

  • $10,000 per annum (paid in 2 x $5,000 payments) for up to 4 years
  • A mentoring program
  • Vacation work opportunities
  • Possible employment into the Stanwell Corporation Graduate program at the end of your study

Am I eligible

The scholarship is open to First Nations people who are connected to , reside in and or live outside of with the South Burnett community and are studying (or planning to study) full time; you are a recent school-leaver; you can demonstrate service to community, and you have started university studies or are due to start studies in 2026.

What's next?

To submit your application, please apply online with yourCV.

Applications close:
11:55pm, 28
th
November 2025

About Stanwell

Stanwell is Queensland's largest and most reliable electricity generator. We're applying our forty years of experience in operational excellence to building a diverse portfolio including coal-fired power stations, renewable generation, storage, and firming to deliver Queensland's future energy needs.Experience an organisation that lives by its values to care, adapt and deliver and is constantly responding to create an environment where respect, inclusivity, safety, and wellbeing are delivered.

Further information on Stanwell can be found online at

As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks (may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing).

Inclusion and diversity is an important part of shaping Stanwell's culture and how our workplace operates. We recognise and value that it's essential to creating a safe, inclusive, and productive workplace.

We are proactive about giving our people opportunities to excel and truly be themselves. We enable this through diversity, fairness, and flexible work practices.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.



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