Ready to shape the future of energy?

Apply now for AusNet’s 2027 Graduate Program

About our graduate program

Our two-year Graduate Program is designed to launch your career with purpose. As a graduate, you’ll tackle real challenges, learn from industry-leading experts and build the skills to become a future leader.

As Australia’s most diversified energy network business, we connect communities with reliable, affordable and sustainable energy. You’ll gain exposure to meaningful projects helping shape the future of energy during this once-in-a-generation transition to renewable energy.

We’ll back your growth

As a graduate at AusNet, you’ll receive the support, experience and development opportunities to become future-ready.

Our program includes:

• structured rotations across multiple teams to build your breath of experience
• real project experience contributing to Australia’s clean energy transition
• a competitive salary
• a structured learning and development program
• mentoring and guidance from experienced professionals and leaders
• access to a vibrant community of 150+ early-career professionals who organise social, networking and development events
• a supportive and inclusive workplace certified by WORK180 to supporting women's careers and the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program

Inclusion and diversity

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we operate and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

We are committed to reconciliation, equality and celebrating diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion and background, recognising the important role diversity plays in the success of AusNet. Certified by WORK180 and the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, we proudly support gender equity and people with non-visible disabilities.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know in your application and we will be happy to discuss how we can support you.

What you need to be eligibility

To be eligible for our 2027 Graduate Program, you need to:

• have Graduated by the end of the 2026 academic year (offers will be subject to graduation and transcript verification)
• have unrestricted working rights for the duration of the program (February 2027 to February 2029)
• be prepared to commence full-time employment in February 2027 located within Melbourne
• hold a valid Australian driver's licence
• Suited to graduates from Electrical, Power Systems, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, and (for some roles) Civil Engineering. You’ll thrive here if you’re a curious, resilient learner with exposure to analytical tools, problem‑solving frameworks or programming (e.g., Python, C), and an interest in how network assets are planned, designed, built and managed.

About the role

Planning & Analysis focus on understanding how the network performs and how it should evolve.

• Assess network performance, analyse modelling outputs, and apply engineering judgement to diagnose issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Translate complex technical insights into clear, concise communication for planners, system engineers, delivery teams and operational stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively across teams and projects, coordinating inputs and supporting end‑to‑end delivery.
• Operate confidently in dynamic environments, backing recommendations with evidence, navigating differing views, and adapting as priorities shift.

Design & Delivery help turn engineering concepts into safe, buildable, real‑world network assets.

• Contribute to the practical design and delivery of substations, transmission lines and other network assets, working closely with internal specialists and external partners.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively across planning, design, delivery, operations and field teams to ensure alignment on risks, timelines and constraints.
• Participate in on‑site activities and customer interactions, resolving design issues and translating plans into real‑world outcomes.
• Apply analytical rigour when reviewing modelling outputs, interpreting data, completing calculations and preparing drawings; familiarity with AutoCAD (or willingness to learn) is advantageous.

About AusNet

At AusNet, we bring the energy – through purpose and people. Not just through the infrastructure we operate, but through the way we show up for each other, our customers and communities.

With over $13 billion in assets, we operate electricity and gas distribution networks, Victoria’s electricity transmission network, and contracted energy infrastructure that supports community energy hubs and solar mini-grids.

Australia is undergoing a once-in-a-generation energy transition, and we’re solving the complex challenges that will define the future of clean, reliable energy.

The future of energy is in our hands. Let’s shape it together.

Apply now. Applications close on 12 April.