2027 Graduate Program

Australian Energy Regulator; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) Graduate Program offers rotations across regulatory analytics, policy and stakeholder engagement. You will analyse information, prepare papers, present to internal and external audiences, and contribute to Australia's energy transition while developing professional skills in a supportive environment.

Each rotation brings new challenges and learning opportunities, with orientation, ongoing development and opportunities to network across the organisation; you

Qualifications

• Possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree.
• Completed your most recent tertiary studies after February 2022.
• Be an Australian citizen and able to begin employment February 2027.

Responsibilities

• Analyse information across regulatory topics.
• Prepare papers and briefings for internal and external stakeholders.
• Respond to correspondence and undertake targeted research.
• Participate in meetings and contribute to papers and recommendations.
• Develop professional relationships and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical minds

Problem solving

Team player

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) works to make energy consumers better off, now

and in the future. We focus on ensuring a secure, reliable and affordable energy future for

Australia as it transitions to net zero emissions.

We regulate electricity networks and covered gas pipelines, in all jurisdictions except

Western Australia. We set the amount of revenue that network businesses can recover from

customers for using these networks.

ABOUT THE GRADUATE PROGRAM

In the AER Graduate Program, you will work with a range of energy experts and contribute to

important work on Australia's transition to net zero emissions. You will be supported with

ongoing learning and development opportunities, access to flexible working conditions, and

regular opportunities to network with all levels of our organisation as you do essential work

that benefits all Australians.

As an AER Graduate, the specific duties you undertake will change with each rotation,

• perform a broad range of tasks such as analysing information, presenting to internal and
• external stakeholders, responding to correspondence, undertaking research, actively
• participating in meetings and contributing to papers and recommendations
• build professional relationships and work cohesively with others
• become a reliable and supportive member of every team they join
• participate in formal learning and development including orientation, investigation skills,

regulation skills, communication skills, writing skills and other professional development

activities.

With us, you will contribute to meaningful work that supports Australia's energy future. Each

rotation will bring new challenges, opportunities to learn and the chance to build your skills in

a supportive environment. We are committed to helping you unlock your potential by

providing the guidance, development and support you need to succeed.

We have high expectations of our graduates and create a challenging environment for you to

succeed in. At the AER, we believe the best version of you is the one that's true to who you

are – and that's the you we want working alongside us.

OUR IDEAL GRADUATES

We are seeking high-performing team players, creative-thinkers, problem-solvers and

analytical minds, who:

• have strong interpersonal skills and could become a reliable and supportive member of
• every team they join
• analyse, critically evaluate and problem solve
• acquire and apply new skills and understanding quickly
• deal with uncertainty, are resilient and respond appropriately to new priorities and an
• ever-changing work environment
• demonstrate an understanding of and contribute to the AER's purpose and functions.

We welcome graduates from a wide range of disciplines, including:

• Economics
• Law
• Mathematics, data analysis and/or statistics
• Arts and design
• Business and commerce
• Government and public administration
• Communications, public-relations and media
• Education and social work
• Finance and accounting
• IT, computer science and technology
• Science

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the Graduate Program, you will:

• possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree*
• have completed your most recent tertiary studies after February 2022
• have a 65% or higher grade-average
• have completed your degree and be able to begin employment at the commencement of
• the program, February 2027 for an orientation program (potentially interstate)
• be willing to undertake and pass a character clearance (including a National Police
• Check)
• not be serving a Commonwealth Redundancy Benefit period at the commencement of the
• program and
• be an Australian citizen.