Powerlink Queensland
Summer Vacation Program (Nov 2025)
Brisbane
Opportunity details
- Internship, Clerkship or Placement
- AUD 80,753 - 91,669 / Year
- 14.75% Super, + automatic shortlisting for graduate programs, + onsite cafeteria and gym
- 1-15 vacancies
- Apply by 29 Aug 2025
- Start date 2 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2025
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-register with 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, operate and 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
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +more
- Engineering & Mathematics
- Certificate or higher
Reviews
Graduate Program - Currently in the role of a Project Manager delivering renewable energy connection projects. I have mainly been involved in the proposal and design stage, preparing tender documentation for construction works for new substations or substation extensions.
Good balance of learning and completing everyday work.
I'm learning a lot from my team members and have been given responsibilities to improve team processes using the skills I have and make a positive impact! I'm really thankful for my experience so far!
About the employer
Powerlink Queensland
4.4
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Energy & Utilities
We are a Government Owned Corporation that owns, develops, operates and maintains the high voltage electricity transmission network in QLD.
Pros and cons of working at Powerlink Queensland
Pros
Working with highly skilled and competent people on critical infrastructure projects.
Work life balance, the people, the work environment, interesting work, plenty of opportunities, great support, happy and friendly environment, work flexibility
Flexible hours, competitive pay, option for a nine day fortnight, fulfilling work and lots of development opportunities.
Working with some of the very best in the industry in Australia. Indeed a great place to turbocharge a professional career in power utility and renewable transition.
Learning support and flexibility with work arrangements.
Cons
Some of the policies and procedures involved working for a State Owned Enterprise are frustrating at times.
Some processes, some things can be a bit slow to action.
Steep learning curve of various software and continuity of software between departments
Participating in the Graduate program offers a dual-edged perspective. On one hand, it grants me the valuable opportunity to gain exposure across various facets of the company. However, just as I begin to establish a sense of comfort and familiarity within a specific role, the program requires me to transition to a fresh role within Powerlink.
The company is currently rapidly expanding to accommodate the energy transition which presents some difficulties such as lack of desk space.