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2026/27 AEMO Graduate Program

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Hobart, Tasmania, Australia; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Norwest, New South Wales, Australia; Perth, Western Australia, Australia; Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

About the job 

We’re AEMO. 

We don’t just keep Australia’s lights on; we help shape the future of energy. 

As the independent operator of Australia’s electricity and gas systems, AEMO sits right at the heart of the energy transition. From managing power flows across the National Electricity Market to planning new infrastructure and enabling more renewables, our work touches every home and business in the country. 

And while energy is our world, we’re not just engineers. We’re analysts, tech specialists, problem-solvers, and curious thinkers working together to build a reliable, sustainable energy system for generations to come. 

Who could you be at AEMO? 

As a Graduate at AEMO, you’re not joining to sit on the sidelines. You’ll be contributing to real problems from your first week, the kind that matter for Australia’s energy future. 

Across your two-year program, you’ll rotate through different teams and get hands-on experience with both the technical and strategic sides of what we do. One rotation might teach you about modelling future energy demand; the next could see you supporting market operations or exploring new ways to integrate renewables. 

We welcome grads from a range of backgrounds, including: 

  • Engineering (electrical, mechatronics, mechanical, chemical) 
  • Data science, mathematics, and statistics 
  • Information technology and cyber security 

Working alongside experienced teams and leaders, you’ll: 

  • Build practical technical and analytical skills through real projects 
  • Help develop solutions for renewable integration, grid stability and energy markets 
  • Contribute to decisions that impact communities across Australia 
  • Collaborate across disciplines to shape a cleaner, more sustainable energy future 

We’re looking for graduates who: 

  • Are curious about how the energy system works and want to shape what comes next 
  • Enjoy solving complex problems 
  • Can communicate ideas in a clear, engaging way 
  • Work well with others and are open to learning 
  • Care about innovation, sustainability and creating real impact 
  • You must have full working rights for the duration of the program 
  • To be eligible to apply for the program you must have graduated within the last 2 years  

About the Graduate Development Program:

AEMO’s two-year Graduate Program is designed to help you grow quickly and confidently into a future leader in the energy sector. Alongside your rotations, you’ll have access to: 

  • Structured development and learning pathways 
  • Coaching and mentoring 
  • Networking opportunities with peers, experts and senior leaders 
  • Projects that directly influence Australia’s energy future 

Application Process:

Here’s how it works: 

  1. Submit your application online (please note that you will require a copy of your academic transcript). 
  2. Complete a short-gamified assessment. 
  3. Respond to a short series of questions via online interview 
  4. Attend an in-person assessment centre (group and individual activities). 
  5. If successful, you’ll receive an offer and all the details you need before you start. 

We’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you identify as having a disability, are neurodiverse, or require adjustments at any stage, let us know in your application; we are here to support you. 

Start dates & opportunities 

We’re recruiting for two intakes: August 2026 and February 2027. 

Ready to power tomorrow? 

If you’re curious, motivated, and excited about making a real impact on Australia’s energy future, apply today and take your first step with AEMO. 

Got questions? 
You might find the answer here, and if not, reach out to us at earlycareers@aemo.com.au. 

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PRIVACY COLLECTION STATEMENT 

During the recruitment process, the Australian Energy Market Operator Limited (AEMO) will collect from you relevant personal information that you supply to us including your name, gender, contact details and employment and educational history.  We may also collect other information (including personal information) about you by contacting your nominated referees.   

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Personal information you provide or that we obtain as described above may be disclosed to third party service providers who provide AEMO with services relating to and supporting its recruitment activities.  As part of the recruitment process, you may be asked to participate in or complete online activities or tasks, including where such activities or tasks are provided by third party service providers.  Relevant service providers may process or store the personal information you provide in an offshore location, including the United States. 

You may ask to have your candidate profile deleted by contacting AEMO directly via email or phone or by logging into your candidate profile and asking to have the account deleted.  

Before proceeding, if you have not already done so, please read AEMO’s Privacy Policy which is located on our website here. 

 

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Some stages of the recruitment process involves one or more third party platforms which utilise Artificial Intelligence (AI) to review material submitted by you (including personal information we collect about you) and to assist in the recruitment process, including for the purposes of determining whether your application meets AEMO’s eligibility criteria.  Please note that all AI outputs or recommendations are reviewed and assessed by a member of AEMO’s recruitment team. 

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Alternatively, you may withdraw from the process by sending us an email at earlycareers@aemo.com.au