2021 Graduate Program - Network Planning and Operations

The Opportunity

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career that will give you the opportunity to develop your personal and professional potential and learn from our leading experts, we encourage you to apply for a graduate opportunity in TransGrid's Graduate Program in Network Planning & Operations.

The Graduate Program is targeted at accelerating your development preparing you to take part in some of the largest developments in the National Electricity Market's history.

As a TransGrid Graduate, you will assist in undertaking modelling, analysis, and provision of recommendations for high voltage transmission system developments to ensure TransGrid's strategies and objectives are met. This includes authoring or reviewing robust technical reports, developing network models, documenting sound forecasts and streamlining efficient planning processes.

You will undertake rotations in key business areas within Network Planning and Operations with access to internal and external development opportunities to enhance professional knowledge and skills. These rotations will help you create an invaluable network that helps you learn, grow, and develop.

As a TransGrid graduate you will:

• Learn from leading experts
• Develop professional skills that will help get your career off to a flying start
• Undertake rotations in key business areas
• Access internal and external development opportunities to enhance professional knowledge and skills
• Join our specialised Network Planning and Operations business unit, in which you'll be embedded in one department. With this you will build a deep understanding, kick-starting your career in your chosen field.
• Engage in asset analytics, operations analysis, network operations, and customer planning

To be considered for the graduate program you will be:

• An Australian permanent resident or an Australian or New Zealand citizen
• In your final year of study or recently graduated and you can start working from February 2021
• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering
• Motivated and willing to learn
• Able to think laterally and to provide input to innovative solutions to complex problems
• Able to work well with others
• High attention to detail
• A clear communicator
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Environmentally and socially responsible
• Appreciative and sensitive of difference and diversity
• Have a credit average (65%) or higher

Note: These positions are 2 year fixed term roles with a potential to apply or be considered for Full-Time employment after 3rd rotation

Continue to make it happen for your career, and for the millions of Australians who rely on our services every day.

Applications close on 31 August 2020

Our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received.