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ENERGY. EXPERIENCED.

At Stanwell, you’ll find more than a job. You’ll find long-term opportunities, excellent benefits and a team that values people who embrace challenges for a bright future.

We support continuous learning and career development, helping our people grow through every stage, from early career to mid-career advancement and late-career renewal.

We live by our values – We Care, We Adapt, We Deliver – and we’re committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace. And as the energy mix shifts, we’re ensuring our people are supported, equipped and empowered to capitalise on the opportunities it brings.

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Stanwell's career portal is powered by PageUp People, and we encourage you to visit and register for alerts on this platform.

On the site you can view and search our current vacancies, and you are also able to subscribe to our job alerts by work type (full time, part time, contract), division and location.

When applying, you will be asked to set up a password protected account. Once you have an account, you are able to apply and upload your resume and qualifications. Any applications you make to Stanwell will be shown here.

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BENEFITS OF WORKING AT STANWELL

We offer flexible work options

Stanwell is a flexible workplace where varied work schedules are available depending on your role. Our Brisbane office offers contemporary flexible workspaces to match the demands of your day. A work from home schedule can be set up according to your job requirements and team dynamics. We offer generous leave benefits, including 14 weeks maternity and adoption leave. If you'd like to take more leave, we have a leave purchase scheme for up to an extra four weeks leave annually.

We care about your wellbeing

Our health program includes access to flu vaccines, health examinations, support with fatigue management, and drug and alcohol awareness programs. Stanwell also has an excellent Employee Assistance Program in place to support you and your immediate family with access to free, professional and confidential counselling when you require it.

We want you to have a life outside of work

We have partnered with Fitness Passport to provide discounted gym membership for those who love keeping fit, and when you feel you need a break, we have discounted accommodation and car hire rates through our travel partner. Apart from your lifestyle now, we also ensure that our employees are planning for a great lifestyle at retirement age, with higher superannuation contributions, and continued superannuation payments whilst on maternity leave.

You'll be financially looked after

We offer competitive remuneration, with the potential for annual performance-based incentive payments. Your package may also include salary sacrifice options like additional superannuation or novated vehicle leasing. Professional membership fees are covered for relevant roles, and staff can also benefit from our Bright Spark recognition program and referral incentives. Bright Spark provides access to discounts and cashback offers with more than 400 retailers.

You'll be supported to grow

We’ll work with you to support your professional development and career goals. Each team member has an annual performance plan and access to formal CPD support, professional memberships, and opportunities to attend relevant seminars and conferences. You can also tap into mentoring programs and a wide range of training resources through our learning platform.

You’ll be contributing to a bright future

Every role at Stanwell supports the delivery of a future of affordable, reliable and secure electricity for Queensland and Australia. You’ll be part of a talented experienced team in both current thermal generation, and in developing and securing new renewable generation and storage as we diversify the portfolio.

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RECOGNITION & REWARD

At Stanwell, our employee benefits platform, Bright Spark, helps make everyday achievements count. Staff can recognise colleagues, celebrate milestones, and access rewards that brighten their day-to-day experience.

When you work at Stanwell, you'll have access to "Bright Spark". This is our employee platform which provides access to a range of benefits to brighten their day-to-day experience both at work and in life. Here we encourage all employees to recognise colleagues and celebrate milestones

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Stanwell is interested in candidates at all stages of their career journey:

  • Early career

    If you're starting out and want to explore a career in energy, Stanwell offers a range of entry points to help you take the first step. That includes internships, work experience, apprenticeships, trainee roles, university placements, a graduate program and bursary opportunities.

    These opportunities are designed to support Queenslanders from all backgrounds to build valuable skills and experience in the energy sector, with a focus on long-term development, hands-on learning and career progression.

    Take a look at our career pathways

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  • Mid-career

    Are you looking to move? Working for a government-owned organisation has many benefits for a mid-career worker, and Stanwell offers a variety of career growth paths. Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise or apply existing skills in a new context, we offer learning and development programs to help you move forward.

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  • Late career

    Are you a seasoned professional or expert tradesperson with decades of experience? We are always in need of workers in their late careers, who can share their wisdom and are looking to mentor and share their skills. Stanwell will work with you in your late career to transition to retirement with flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

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Stanwell divisions you could work for:

  • Operations

    Operations

    Our Operations division plays a key role in maintaining a secure and affordable energy supply for Queenslanders. Roles at our Stanwell and Tarong power stations offer the chance to work on innovative solutions that strengthen performance and increase flexibility across our generation portfolio.

    The roles in this division include mechanical and electrical engineering, health and safety, environment, production, critical projects, and facilities and asset maintenance.

    Explore our current operations
  • Business Services

    Business Services

    Business Services is the backbone of the business and includes Information and Communication Technology (ICT), People and Culture, and Legal.

    Our focus on technology and people in our business means there are more and more roles for analysts, cyber experts, project managers as well as practitioners at all levels in people management.

    Read more about our business
  • Strategic Partnerships

    Strategic Partnerships

    This division drives corporate strategy and supports the delivery of new energy projects. Teams focus on building strong partnerships, managing Stanwell’s extensive land portfolio, and helping to shape the future workforce through the Future Pathways program. Our communications and stakeholder engagement specialists are also in this division, working with communities and stakeholders across Queensland.

    How we approach stakeholder engagement
  • Growth and Future Energy

    Growth and Future Energy

    This division leads the development and delivery of new commercial projects, from renewable energy generation and storage to major infrastructure initiatives. Opportunities include roles in project management, commercial advisory, research and development, and more.

    Explore our projects in development
  • Energy Markets

    Energy Markets

    Responsible for managing Stanwell’s participation in the National Electricity Market and supporting our commercial and industrial customers through Stanwell Energy Solutions. Career options include trading, analytics, market policy, and customer engagement.

    More on Energy Solutions
  • Finance

    Finance

    The Finance division includes financial planning, reporting and analysis, procurement and supply chain management.  This division includes professional roles for accountants and finance advisors, as well as numerous technical and support roles in these functions. As a Government-Owned Corporation, our financial reporting requirements are robust with a high degree of oversight at all times.

    Read more about our procurement approach

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