Early-career professionals will have an unrivalled opportunity to help deliver the nation’s clean energy transition as part of Transgrid’s 2027 Graduate Program, which is particularly focused on attracting women and First Nations people into the sector.
Applications are now open for 36 positions in the two-year program, which combines on-the-job learning with formal training opportunities to help graduates acquire necessary skills and experience.
Transgrid executive general manager of people and culture Stephen McSweeney said successful applicants would gain experience working on some of the most complex and important infrastructure projects in the country.
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“The renewable energy transition is accelerating and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to help deliver it,” he said.
“Fifty-eight per cent of Transgrid’s current first-year graduates are women, and we will keep our emphasis on making sure our workforce represents the diverse communities we serve in our 2027 intake.
“We particularly encourage First Nations people to apply, as we are committed to improving Indigenous employment and professional development opportunities under our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan.
“Critical disciplines include engineering, project management and construction management—skills that are essential for Australia’s energy future.”
Graduates will rotate through four tailored placements over two years, combining on-the-job learning with formal training to build technical, professional and leadership capability.
Will Shaw, a Gamaroi/Kamilaroi man who moved from Deniliquin to Sydney to pursue new opportunities, joined the program this year after completing a Bachelor of Construction Management and Property at University of NSW.
“I applied to join Transgrid because it’s a leader in the energy sector with lots of exciting projects underway,” he said.
“In my short time with the business I have found everyone to be very welcoming, they accept who you are and allow you to learn at your own pace.
“The advice I would give First Nations people who are interested in applying is that you’re accepted and people are going to listen to what you have to say.”
Applications for the 2027 Graduate Program are open until 29 March 2026. Assessment centres will run from 4-8 May, with successful applicants starting in February next year.
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Graduate roles are available across the following streams and Transgrid locations:
- Electrical Engineering, Ultimo, Eastern Creek and Newcastle
- Civil Engineering, Ultimo
- Construction and Project Management, Ultimo
- Finance and Accounting, Ultimo
- Information Technology, Ultimo
- Human Resources, Ultimo
- Communication, Politics, Arts, Environmental Sustainability, Social Sustainability, Ultimo.
