2027 Graduate Program Professional Pathway Big opportunities dont just happen in big cities. Your future can start right here. Join us and build a meaningful professional career while helping power regional NSW. Youll work on real projects across digital, data, technology, risk, business improvement and supply chain -contributing to how a modern energy organisation operates beyond the network. Commencing February 2027, youll join a structured twoyear Graduate Program with rotations across teams, mentoring support and clear career pathways beyond the program. You''ll work from our modern Port Macquarie corporate office a CBD quality workspace designed to support collaboration, flexibility and wellbeing. About the role As a Graduate in our Professional stream at Essential Energy, youll step into a permanent role where your work has real impact from day one. Youll be trusted with meaningful projects, supported by experienced specialists, and encouraged to grow your confidence and capability as you build your career. From day one, youll contribute to real projects that matter, building technical depth, professional confidence and clear pathways into specialist or leadership r Within the Professional pathway, youll be appointed to a specific graduate role (such as AI / Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Business Improvement or Technology Platforms) and complete rotations across teams relevant to your role. OUR GRADUATE PROGRAM PATHWAYSChoose a pathway aligned with your qualifications, your interests and your future ambitions!-----------STRATEGY & ARCHITECTURE PATHWAYGraduate roles in data, AI, technology, risk and digital strategyTypical degrees: Data Science, IT, Computer Science, Mathematics, AI/Machine Learning, Engineering AI / Machine Learning Graduate Do you have a strong interest in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and modern software engineering? This graduate role is designed as a development pathway toward an AI or Machine Learning Engineer position. During the graduate program, the role will remain intentionally broad, allowing exposure to data, cloud platforms, AI services, and emerging tools as the technology landscape and organisational capability continue to evolve. Over time, and as both the graduate and the organisation mature in this space, the role is expected to specialise into an AI or ML engineering role, contributing to the design, development, and deployment of intelligent, data driven solutions across the enterprise Technology & AI Risk Graduate Join our Digital Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team and help shape how Essential Energy delivers digital change safely, securely and responsibly. As a Graduate in Digital GRC, youll work alongside experienced specialists to identify, assess and manage digital risks across technology, data, cyber security and emerging capabilities such as artificial intelligence. Youll support digital and AI governance, contribute to risk and compliance assurance activities, and collaborate closely with cyber, data and digital delivery teams to ensure innovation is wellgoverned and compliant. This role offers handson experience, variety and strong development opportunities for graduates interested in building a career at the intersection of technology, risk and trust.-----------DIGITAL SOLUTIONS PATHWAYGraduate roles focused on AI-enabled business improvement and digital deliveryTypical degrees: Business, IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Data or relevant degree Business Improvement Specialist (AI) Graduate As a Business Improvement Specialist (AI) Graduate, youll rotate across teams to support AIenabled improvement initiatives from early opportunity identification through to postimplementation optimisation. -----------DIGITAL OPERATIONS PATHWAYGraduate roles supporting enterprise platforms, cyber security and AI enablementDegree: IT, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering or relevant degree AI Engineer Digital Operations Graduate As a Digital Workplace AI Enablement Graduate within our Cloud team, youll help design, build and deploy intelligent solutions that enhance productivity and collaboration across the Microsoft ecosystem. Youll work at the intersection of AI and enterprise productivity, developing AIpowered capabilities that integrate with tools such as Teams, SharePoint, Outlook and OneDrive, as well as Copilot and the Power Platform. Cyber Security Graduate As a Cyber Security Engineering Graduate in our Cyber Operations team, youll rotate across core cyber functions and major programs of work gaining hands-on experience in detection engineering, incident response, vulnerability management, and security architecture. Youll partner with engineers and business stakeholders to assess risk, triage, and respond to threats, and help embed security-by-design across our digital transformation. Along the way, youll strengthen our cyber resilience by supporting governance, risk and compliance activities that keep our organisation aligned to security standards and ready for evolving attacker tactics. Information Technology (Platforms) Graduate As a Technology Platforms Graduate within our Operational Technology Systems team, you will support the daytoday operation of critical business applications and their underlying infrastructure. You will assist with monitoring system health, incident response and resolution, root cause analysis and ongoing maintenance to ensure systems used in missioncritical environments remain reliable and fit for purpose.-----------PROCUREMENT PATHWAYDegree: Business, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Economics or relevant Supply Chain Graduate As a Supply Chain Graduate, youll rotate across key areas of the procurement function, gaining broad exposure to governance and improvement, procurement operations, sourcing and major projects. Youll support the delivery of the Procurement Improvement Program by coordinating initiatives, maintaining governance frameworks, and helping ensure procurement policies, procedures and planning artefacts remain current, aligned and effectively adopted across the As a Graduate in our Professional pathway you will: Complete multiple rotations across teams to build breadth, confidence and capabilityWork on real deliverables such as modelling, reporting, documentation or solutions depending on your stream and rotationsLearn from industry specialists who are invested in your developmentContribute to initiatives that support safety, resilience and the transition to renewable energyCollaborate with diverse teams across geographically dispersed locationsBe supported through mentoring, buddy arrangements and a dedicated graduate development program Why Start Your Career at Essential Energy? Competitive starting salary of $111,500 package ($95,345 salary + 17% super)*Nine-day fortnightFitness Passport, corporate health plans, flexible working arrangements26 weeks paid parental leave + Employee Assistance Program (EAP)A range of learning and development opportunities, including leadership programs and access to LinkedIn Learning We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women. About You Youre curious, motivated and excited to start your career in a supportive and inclusive environment. Youre keen to learn, open to new challenges and motivated by work that makes a positive difference to communities. You enjoy working as part of a team, value diverse perspectives and are comfortable asking questions as you build confidence and capability in your role. About Your Skills You bring:A strong foundation in datadriven thinking and problemsolvingInitiative, curiosity and a desire to build a meaningful careerClear communication skills and the ability to work collaborativelyA willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic, technical environmentAn interest in infrastructurebased organisations and the energy transitionA commitment to working safely and responsibly Required Qualifications To be eligible for these roles, you will:Hold or be in your final year of a relevant Bachelor degree in technology, STEM or a commercially focused discipline, such as:IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering or Cyber SecurityData Science, Mathematics, AI or Machine LearningEngineeringBusiness, Commerce, Economics or Supply Chain ManagementBe an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent ResidentHave graduated or be graduating by January 2027Be available to attend an in-person Assessment Centre in Port Macquarie between 29 June and 12 July *More information about the roles, process (including indicative timeframes) and Graduate Program can be found on our website or to apply please attach your most current cover letter, resume and transcript from your relevant qualification. For further information please email or call 1800 255 777. Applications close on Sunday 10 May 2026 at 11:55pm Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart. Building a better energy future. Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees. At Essential Energy, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to Essential Energy (including alternate formats of application forms or alternate ways for accessibility). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact or call us on 1800 255 777.
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