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Mar 21

Vacation program sparks energy industry interest for Mechanical Engineering Student, Hannah Butcher

Earlier this year, Hannah Butcher completed her vacation program at Stanwell’s Tarong power stations as a Mechanical Engineering Student.Over a three-month period, Hannah gained insight into what it’s like to...

Mar 21

Day in the life of Environmental Manager, Jayden Flint

Ever wondered what a day in the life of an Environmental Manager at a power station was like? Our Tarong power stations Environmental Manager, Jayden Flint, reveals the ins and...

Mar 21

Meet Tarong power stations Site Manager, Wayne Martyn

We recently sat down with Tarong power stations’ Site Manager, Wayne Martyn, to learn more about him, and his decision to return to Queensland and call the South Burnett home....

Mar 21

Careers of Stanwell grads powering on after Graduate Program completion

After the completion of their two-year Graduate Program, four of Stanwell's graduates from the company's 2019 intake have secured roles within the Queensland energy generation business. The pathway that these...

Mar 21

Double the celebration: Two of our Tarong Power Station employees each mark 40 years’ service

This year marks an incredible milestone for two of Stanwell’s Senior Technicians, David Krogh and Dave Richardson, celebrating 40 years' service at the Tarong power stations. We caught up with...

Mar 21

Recognising and celebrating Queensland Women’s Week at Stanwell

In a recent address to Stanwell’s Inclusion and Diversity Committee, Stanwell’s CEO, Richard Van Breda, reiterated how ‘mission-critical’ inclusion and diversity is for the company’s long-term future. International Women’s Day...

Mar 21

A CEO’s perspective: inclusion and diversity

Stanwell’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Richard Van Breda, makes the case for Stanwell’s commitment to inclusion and diversity. For Stanwell’s CEO, Richard Van Breda, inclusion and diversity (I&D) are about...

Mar 21

Stanwell’s newest recruits power up their careers

An electrifying new class of trainees and apprentices will kick-start their careers in the energy industry at Stanwell Power Station and Tarong power stations. Stanwell’s apprenticeship and traineeship programs provide...

Nov 20

Boosting our mental fitness during complex overhaul work

Since September, our team at Tarong power stations has been undertaking an intense overhaul program, to ensure the reliable supply of electricity over the coming summer period. This includes the...

Jun 20

Employee spotlight: Scott shares his story of 10 years with Stanwell

Mining Tenement and Planning Advisor, Scott Cullen, joined Stanwell as a fresh-faced graduate all the way back in 2009 and late last year reached 10 the year milestone with Stanwell....

Jun 20

Stanwell’s women engineers make their mark

Does a life filled with learning, travelling around the world, solving complex problems and having a genuine impact on the operations of a business appeal to you? Those are just...

May 20

Expressions of interest for our Early Career Programs are now open

Stanwell is now accepting expressions of interest for our Early Career Programs in 2021 and beyond. Our 2021 intake will include a range of roles across our sites in the...

Mar 20

The power to make change – International Women’s Day 2020

“I think you’ve come to the wrong class and I don’t think you’ll be able to complete these subjects.” These are the stinging comments Stanwell Power Station’s Reporting Analyst Programmer,...

Mar 20

Vacation program ignites Cristina’s passion for the energy industry

For the past three months, Cristina Rennie joined our Asset Management and Operational Risk team as an Electrical Engineering Vacation Student. Currently halfway through studying a Bachelor of Engineering and...

Feb 20

Employee Spotlight: Our Environment team

It’s an exciting time for our Environment team with a range of key initiatives underway across Stanwell’s sites. As well as the day-to-day responsibilities of the team, some of the...

Feb 20

Stanwell’s latest recruits charge forward in new career

We recently welcomed the next generation of apprentices and trainees to our Stanwell team. Fourteen apprentices and trainees this week took their first steps towards bright careers within the energy...

Feb 20

Stepping it up at Stanwell

In 2019, over 40 teams from across our sites participated in the Virgin Pulse Challenge – a health and wellbeing initiative that encourages people to step up their fitness and...

Dec 19

Steps within Stanwell… the path from graduate to leader

Starting his Stanwell journey fresh out of university, Stanwell Power Station’s Mechanical Plant Engineer, Mitchell Horn, truly has had a taste of everything Stanwell. From his time as a Graduate...

Dec 19

Angela illustrates new career

In 2005, a fresh-faced Angela Robertson stepped off a flight from Scotland unsure of what the future had in store for her as she made Australia her new home. Fourteen...

Dec 19

Lyn celebrates 25 years in the industry

Principal Analyst Markets and Commercial, Lyn Parfitt-Brown recently celebrated an incredible milestone, reaching 25 years in the energy industry. Lyn reflects on what this milestone means to her, how things...

Nov 19

A little bit of MOtivation goes a long way for Jim

Each November, just take a look to your left or your right and chances are you’ll see a family member, friend, or co-worker sporting a new, fuzzy addition just below...

Nov 19

Jennifer Tarr takes up the role of General Manager, Stanwell Energy

We’re pleased to announce Jennifer Tarr has taken up the role of General Manager, Stanwell Energy. Jennifer has been a part of Stanwell for over 10 years and has a...

Oct 19

Bridging the gender pay gap

A message from CEO Richard Van Breda. I am pleased to announce that I have recently been appointed as a Pay Equity Ambassador by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)....

Oct 19

Speak up and be a Safety Champion this National Safe Work Month

For Stanwell Health and Safety Graduate Brianna Smith, it was the loss of a close friend in a car accident that served as the catalyst for her journey into safety....

Aug 19

Employee spotlight: Lydia Gunston

Lydia Gunston has been an integral member of the Tarong team for over 22 years. Today, she is the Senior Occupational Health Nurse at Tarong power stations, and her team...

Jul 19

Russell shares his experience of four decades in the energy industry

Russell Vorpagel’s career in the energy industry began in 1979 as an apprentice mechanical fitter at Swanbank Power Station. Today he’s Mechanical Engineering Superintendent at Tarong power stations, where he...

Jul 19

Brianna brings millennial thinking to Stanwell Power Station overhaul

How many of Stanwell Power Station’s (SPS) overhauls have had safety hashtags? You guessed it, none! That was until Health and Safety Graduate, Brianna Hickson decided to change the communication...

Jul 19

Employee spotlight: Luke Woodhead

Meet Luke Woodhead, ICT Service and Support Officer. If you've visited our Brisbane office you would have seen him darting across the floors, cords in hand to help out with...

May 19

Never say no to an opportunity to grow your skills

For Environmental Advisor, Shane Lubbe, taking on an acting management position was the perfect opportunity for him to get outside his comfort zone and grow his skills. Normally based at...

May 19

Employee spotlight: Jaimen Tunstall

Meet Jaimen Tunstall. He's born and bred in Kingaroy and one of our Team Leaders at Tarong power stations. He's an Australian Bass Pro Angler, and lives and breathes fishing. ...

Mar 19

What’s your 50 per cent?

With International Women’s Day last week, our Acting CEO Steve Quilter explains why the day exists and what we can all do to make a change for the better. International...

Mar 19

More powerful together

International Women’s Day celebrates how far we have come and how far we have to go to truly achieve gender equality. For this year’s International Women’s Day, hear from several...

Mar 19

More freedom to raise your family

In 2018, Stanwell’s leadership team approved a proposal to ensure our employees on extended unpaid maternity leave, still accrue long service leave. This change follows the Super Care initiative Stanwell...

Dec 18

Employee spotlight: Stephanie Huhs

After making the move from a not-for-proft organisation 13 years ago, Operations Systems and Compliance Coordinator, Stephanie Huhs, has played a significant role in the team at Mica Creek Power...

Nov 18

The sunshine state is shining, but what impact will that have on electricity generators like Stanwell

By Isaac Pratt, Stanwell Energy Trader Analyst (Physical Markets) We’ve seen big growth in large-scale renewables (solar and wind) over the past five months throughout Queensland. This growth has been spurred...

Nov 18

Taking a stand against domestic violence

By Richard Van Breda, Stanwell CEO I read in a media report last week, that 72 women and 20 children have been killed in Queensland over the past 11 months....

Oct 18

What’s the cost of winning?

By Marcus Taylor, Stanwell Power Station Facilities Manager As we’re part-way through Safe Work Month, Stanwell Power Station Facilities Manager, Marcus Taylor, reflected on the events of last weekend’s Bathurst...

Sep 18

Times have changed, but we still have a way to go

Jenny Gregg is the Executive General Manager Business Services at Stanwell Corporation Limited. She’s held senior leadership roles across various businesses for more than 25 years, giving her a front...

Sep 18

Watch: Jacqui’s experience as a Warehousing Trainee

Jacqui studied a Warehousing Operations Traineeship through Mrail, with Stanwell as her host company. At the end of her traineeship she became a Stanwell Material Processor. She says her best...

Sep 18

Watch: Employee spotlight: Angie Zahra

From Chemical Technician to Business Systems Manager, Stanwell's Angie Zahra reveals what has kept her at Stanwell for a whopping 26 years, and what's in her sights next. (more…)

Sep 18

Watch: Stanwell recognised for its Employee Health and Wellbeing Program

The National Safety Awards of Excellence this week announced Stanwell as a finalist in the ‘Best Health and Wellbeing Program’ category in the 2018 awards. Stanwell is one of 35...

Sep 18

Watch: What makes Stanwell such a great place to work?

Our staff say that the Stanwell environment is dynamic, challenging, and full of opportunity. Find out below why Stanwell is a great place to work, direct from our team members....

Jul 18

Watch: Employee spotlight: Peter Hoerlein

Stanwell staff member Peter Hoerlein has been working in the power industry for 37 years, since he started in 1981 at an electrical apprentice. In this video, Peter shares with...

Jun 17

Why safety is a priority at Stanwell

Do you think safety is a good value for us? Why do you think we need to do things safely on the job? Do you feel safe when you’re on...

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