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Western Power

4.2
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Business Graduate Program (Jul 2024)

Location details

On-site

  • Australia

    Australia

    • Western Australia

      Perth

Location

Perth

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeGraduate Job or Program
  • SalaryAUD 78632 / Year
  • Additional benefits+11% superannuation
  • Number of vacancies3-4 vacancies
  • Application open dateApply by 15 Apr 2024
  • Start dateStart date 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jan 2025

About Western Power

There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry! At Western Power we’re working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts. 

This is a unique and exciting time to be a part of the team at Western Power. We are at the forefront of the energy transition in leveraging existing and new technologies, including microgrid, stand-alone power systems (SPS), battery storage solutions and incorporating increased levels of renewable energy such as roof top solar into the energy system. We're transforming the electricity network ensuring a cleaner, brighter and more resilient energy supply for the next generation.  

We are currently offering an exciting two-year (4 x 6-month rotations) graduate program for Business graduates in Perth on a full time two-year fixed term contract.

Program details

  • Acquire a broad understanding of Western Power’s operations through rotational exposure across our business.
  • Two-year program (4 x 6 monthly rotations).
  • Throughout your rotations you will also attain competencies and experience that will position you for rapid advancement as a Business professional.

What we’re looking for

To be successful, you’ll have the following skills and attributes:

  • A degree in Economics, Finance and Accounting or Commerce with a major in Contract or Project Management.
  • Enthusiastic approach to learning opportunities, including seeking and accepting feedback to enhance your own development and experience.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and willing to work with a diverse range of people.
  • Constructive behaviours in line with Western Power values.
  • Motivation and commitment to complete the graduate program.
  • Commitment to safety in the workplace.
  • Reside in WA and be either an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

What’s it like to work here? 

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate,

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Australians, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

  • Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation.
  • Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements.
  • Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance.
  • An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
  • Access to five Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women and People with Disability – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities.
  • The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per financial year.
  • Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.

Ready to apply?

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for then we want to hear from you! To apply for this role please submit a copy of your current resume and covering letter.

We are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2025 and ensuring that people with disability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment with Western Power. It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the inherent requirements of the position description apply for this role.

We are also proud to be launching our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan this year.  Our Innovate RAP outlines our commitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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Australia
Australian CitizenAustralian Permanent ResidentAustralian Work Visa (All Other)

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    Australian Citizen
  • Study fields
    Business & Management
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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Reviews

user
Graduate
Perth
5 months ago

Work is almost entirely in the office. Primarily analysing data with spreadsheets and creating strategies.

user
Graduate
Perth
5 months ago

I work in Scada & Telecommunication team in Asset Performance function. As part of my job, I look into existing grid automation assets, and I am working in a data migration project.

user
Graduate
Perth
5 months ago

Technology graduate - analyse data, develop BI dashboard and support's business process like energy forecasting

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About the employer

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Western Power

Rating

4.2

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

Energy & Utilities

It’s an exciting time in the electricity industry, delivering changing energy needs of West Australians, powered by community trust and our passion.

Pros and cons of working at Western Power

Pros

  • The people are really nice and very supportive if you show you're interested in learning.

  • The time flexibility and the work life balance.

  • Plenty of learning opportunities. We get to learn the business through various internal & external trainings.

  • The team/people are very inclusive and helpful.

  • Western Power provides flexible working hours arrangements, subject to approval from formal team leaders.

Cons

    • The lack of communication between different departments could be much better.

    • Sometimes the processes they use are a bit outdated and I think they sometimes need to be reviewed.

    • Not enough information provided regarding the structure of the program or what is expected prior to starting.

    • We might not be able to get the rotations in our areas of interest always.

    • Learning opportunity via good project, lack of technical mentorship and slow pace of work are the worst things for me.