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16 June 2025
The energy industry globally is changing - a dynamic and exciting industry where traditional training and experience is shifting to a wider portfolio of generation systems and assets.
At Stanwell, we’re creating future pathways for energy workers at every stage of their career.
From early career starters to experienced professionals, our learning and development programs are designed to equip our people with the skills, experience and opportunities needed to thrive across the energy sector, both now and into the future. There has never been a more exciting time to be in energy.
Stanwell’s Graduate Program is designed to build capability, expand networks and help graduates step confidently into the energy sector.
As a graduate, you’ll contribute from day one, taking part in business-critical projects and gaining hands-on experience across different sites and portfolios. You’ll also receive structured learning and development support, including coaching from experienced professionals in your field.
Graduates are employed on a permanent basis, giving you a strong foundation for future career growth.
Graduate intakes vary from year to year based on business needs. Areas of opportunity include:
Engineering – civil, electrical, mechanical
Energy trading
Environmental management
Finance and procurement
Health, safety and environment
Human resources
Information and communication technology
Marketing and communication
Applications for the 2026 intake will open soon.
Stanwell offers structured programs for early career entrants to gain skills in line with national training standards, guided by experienced mentors committed to your development.
Applications typically open between May and July for the following year’s intake. To be eligible, applicants must have completed at least Year 10, and hold permanent residency or citizenship in Australia or New Zealand.
If you’re eager to learn, ready to work as part of a team and want to kick-start your career in electricity generation, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications for 2026 intake open soon. Check out our career vacancies page for updates.
Read our apprentice and trainee success guideRead our latest apprenticeship and trainee program fact sheetWe offer three types of placements for university students:
Based at our Brisbane corporate office, this placement offers industry insights and task-based learning. A Work Integrated Learning Agreement from your university is required. Placements are for a maximum 30 days or 225 hours.
Based at various locations, these placements run for 6 to 9 months and involve full-time work across projects relevant to your field of study.
These short-term placements (approx. 2 months or up to 435 hours) provide hands-on experience and exposure to Stanwell’s day-to-day operations and is offered at various locations.
Still at school and wondering what it’s like to work in energy?
Stanwell offers a five-day work experience program for secondary students across central and southern Queensland. Participants complete safety training and shadow team members to get a feel for the work we do and the environment we operate in.
Speak to your school’s work experience coordinator about applying.
Still thinking about what job you could be doing in energy? This guide may help:
Download the Queensland Government Future Energy Jobs Guide hereFor those already working in the energy sector, there are growing opportunities to adapt your skills and knowledge to new technologies and renewable energy solutions.
Stanwell provides opportunities for employees to work across our asset portfolio which includes traditional thermal generation as well as renewables and firming energies. With our in-house training, external courses and continuous professional development programs, we aim to leave nobody behind as the energy industry evolves.
In addition to ongoing training, our planned Future Energy Innovation and Training Hub, situated at Stanwell Power Station, will provide a training sandbox for both employees and the wider industry, helping ensure our workforce remains equipped for the industry needs of today and the future.
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The Cid Burke Scholarship awards $10,000 to support students from Queensland’s South Burnett region who are pursuing a career in workplace or occupational health and safety.
Named in honour of a long-serving Tarong Power Station employee, the scholarship helps students cover course and living costs, and includes mentorship and vacation employment opportunities.
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