Description 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 Internship Program Essential Energy are currently accepting applications for our 2025/2026 Internship program. Our paid internship program offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience and exposure to real world projects. Interns will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, participate in team meetings and contribute to meaningful projects that align with their field of study. The internship program will run from December 2025 to February 2026 to coincide with the summer university break. All internships require participants to be located in our Corporate Office in Port Macquarie on the Mid North Coast of NSW so they can be supported in person by mentors. Further information about the Internship Program including available accommodation and relocation options can be found here . About the Internship Opportunities Network Engineering: Electrical Engineering As an engineering intern in the Network Engineering team, you'll be assisting with the provision of engineering expertise across a wide range of electrical network assets including cables, poles, conductors, transformers, regulators, reclosers, switchgear, streetlights and more. In addition to learning about our electrical network assets you’ll be involved with failure analysis, asset and network strategies and the development of standards, specifications, and operational procedures to ensure safety, reliability, and performance across the network. We're looking for someone who thrives in a technically complex environment and is passionate about learning and developing knowledge of an electricity distribution network. If you're completing an electrical engineering degree and ready to bring your engineering expertise to a dynamic, forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you. Strategy and Architecture: IT-General As an intern working with Strategy and architecture team you'll gain hands on experience in shaping enterprise technology landscape. Work alongside experienced enterprise and solution architects, contribute to projects and develop skills in strategy and architecture. As an intern, you’ll support a range of initiatives including research and analysis of emerging technologies, assisting in the development of architectural frameworks, preparing presentations and documentation for strategic reviews, uplift architecture site and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support solution design. You’ll also help evaluate digital tools, contribute to innovation workshops, and participate in team planning sessions. Digital Asset Management Technical Engineer: Aerospace As part of the Digital Asset Management (DAM) team, the intern will contribute to high-impact initiatives that enhance asset intelligence and operational efficiency using Digital Twin capabilities and technologies. The student will be involved in projects such as using LiDAR and Satellite technologies to further enhance Digital Twin capabilities which support the further development of Digital Asset Management. These activities are designed to provide hands-on experience in digital modelling, data validation, and strategic asset planning, all of which are central to our mission of delivering global best practice asset management To succeed in this role, the student should have foundational skills in data simulations, digital modelling, and digital technologies, along with a keen interest in aerospace, infrastructure and utility networks. Preferred qualifications include studies in Electrical or Aeronautical Engineering, Data Science, or Asset Management. The internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals and to contribute meaningfully to projects that shape the future of energy infrastructure. IT Commercial & Vendor Intern: Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, Procurement Join Essential Energy’s dynamic Commercial & Vendor team and gain hands-on experience in the strategic and operational aspects of vendor management, commercial coordination, and sourcing. This internship offers exposure to real-world procurement frameworks, contract governance, and digital transformation initiatives supporting one of Australia’s leading energy providers. Interns will rotate across three core focus areas including vendor analyst support, commercial coordination and souring and procurement exposure. Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of employee benefits including 26 weeks paid parental leave, learning and development opportunities, and Health and Wellbeing programs including fitness passport. For more information on our benefits, please visit the 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 onit'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 pivotal role to play in delivering the energy of the future to the people who need it today. To be eligible to apply for these opportunities you will need to have: Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency status. For further information please email careers@essentialenergy.com.au or call 1800 255 777. Applications close on Monday 06 October 2025 at 11:55pm. Additional information about the Internship program including accommodation and relocation assistance options and the overall recruitment process can be found on our website. 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. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to Essential Energy (including alternate formats of application forms or alternate ways for accessibility). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact careers@essentialenergy.com.au or call us on 1800 255 777.
