Description Take pride in making a meaningful impact on regional, rural and remote communities while being a pivotal player in the energy industry's future. We are unique Join an organisation that values your voice, empowers your autonomy, recognises the strength in diversity, and prioritises your well-being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits. Take pride in having a meaningful impact on regional, rural and remote communities while being a pivotal player in the energy industry's future. About the role As a Community Relations Trainee, you will help support Essential Energy’s Community Relations team help build and maintain trust with customers, community organisations and various other stakeholders across our network. You will be part of an important link between our field teams, and frontline workforce and our corporate functions, and get a great insight into how the business works to solve problems and balance competing priorities. You will gain a Certificate IV in Business over 18 months, and develop skills in critical thinking, problem solving and professional writing, while working as part of a team with members spread across the Essential Energy footprint. One role is available in 2026, and will ideally be located at Armidale, Dubbo, Griffith, Mildura/Buronga or Tamworth. Albury, Balranald, Barham, Barraba, Berrigan, Bourke, Broken Hill, Cobar, Condobolin, Coonabarabran, Coonamble, Corowa, Culcairn, Deniliquin, Forbes, Gilgandra, Gunnedah, Guyra, Hay, Hillston, Jerilderie, Lake Cargelligo, Leeton, Narrabri, Narromine, Nyngan, Parkes, Quirindi, Tooleybuc, Walcha, Walgett, Warren, West Wyalong and Wilcannia will also be considered. About You You are a passionate person who is excited to start your career within a supportive and inclusive team, where you will have the opportunity to work outdoors while gaining a nationally recognised qualification and making positive contributions to your local community. Why Essential Energy We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience and 16.5% superannuation. For information on our employee benefits (such as Fitness Passport, Apple, JB Hi-Fi and Dell Employee Purchase Programs and 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers) please visit our Employee Benefits page. We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women. An energy network doesn’t just keep the lights on… it’s a living network that needs to adapt to new and emerging energy generation technologies while still meeting the energy needs of customers. It requires innovation, commitment, and collaboration to bring people together to solve the energy delivery challenges of the modern world. Your potential will be realised, and you’ll feel a real sense of purpose and satisfaction knowing you have a pivot role to play in delivering the energy of the future to the people who need it today. To be eligible to apply, you must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent resident status. More information about the role, process and Traineeship Program can be found on our website. For further information please email careers@essentialenergy.com.au or call 1800 255 777. Applications close on Sunday 24 August at 11:55pm (AEST). Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart. Building a better energy future. Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees. At Essential Energy, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact careers@essentialenergy.com.au or call us on 1800 255 777.
