Clean Energy Rotation Program (Graduate)

Renewable Careers; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Mentor program

Relocation support

Professional development funding

Permanent placement

Leave & wellbeing

Job summary

Renewable Careers Limited is offering a two-year, full-time rotational program in Melbourne designed for graduates and early-career professionals. You will rotate across Development, Engineering & Construction, and Finance & Asset Management, with a view to a permanent role in the team.

You will be mentored throughout by experienced professionals and gain broad exposure to the clean energy value chain, setting you up for a fast-paced career in renewables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, economics, finance or business or related field.
• Demonstrated interest in clean energy and the energy transition.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with data, spreadsheets and learning new tools.
• Clear communication and the ability to work across all parts of a business.
• Adaptability: three rotations mean three new teams and learning curves.

Responsibilities

• Join each team as a full contributor with deliverables from week one.
• Support live projects through analysis, modelling, and site visits across Australia.
• Present your work to senior leadership after each rotation.
• Learn from experienced developers, engineers and financiers with a dedicated mentor.
• Build cross-functional fluency to accelerate careers in this industry.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Adaptability

Right to work in Australia

Interest in clean energy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Business

Job description

Location: Melbourne, VIC (hybrid)

Type: Full-time | Two-year rotational program

About us

We develop, build, own and operate renewable energy projects across Australia, with a portfolio spanning utility-scale solar, wind and battery energy storage (BESS). Australia's energy transition is moving at remarkable pace, and our Melbourne office works at the centre of it. This program develops the people we expect to help lead that transition.

The program

This is a two-year, full-time rotational position for graduates and early-career professionals who want to understand the whole clean energy business before choosing a specialty. You will complete three eight-month rotations across our core functions, shaped around your strengths and interests:

• Development: siting, approvals, grid connection and the commercial groundwork that takes a project from map to shovel-ready
• Engineering & Construction: technical design, contractor coordination and delivering projects in the field
• Finance & Asset Management: investment analysis, project finance and the commercial performance of our operating fleet
• You will finish the program with a permanent placement on the team where you have found the strongest fit, along with a network and a company-wide understanding that most professionals take years to build.

What you will do

• Join each team as a full contributor, with real deliverables and ownership from your first week
• Support live projects through analysis, modelling, applications, technical reviews and site visits across Australia
• Present your work to senior leadership at the end of each rotation
• Learn directly from experienced developers, engineers and financiers, with a dedicated mentor throughout
• Build the cross-functional fluency that accelerates careers in this industry

What we are looking for

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, economics, finance, business or a related field
• A demonstrated interest in clean energy and the transition to a decarbonised grid
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with data, spreadsheets and learning new tools
• Clear communication and the confidence to work across every part of a business
• Adaptability: three rotations mean three new teams, new problems and steep learning curves
• The right to work in Australia
• No prior energy experience is required. Internships, vacation work, research or campus involvement that show initiative are highly regarded. We hire for aptitude and attitude.

What we offer

• AUD $75,000 - $90,000 base salary plus superannuation, depending on experience
• Hybrid working from our Melbourne office
• A structured two-year program with a dedicated mentor and visibility to senior leadership
• Guaranteed permanent placement on successful completion
• Generous leave, wellbeing support and professional development funding
• Relocation support for candidates moving to Melbourne
• A front-row seat to one of the fastest energy transitions in the world

• We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all backgrounds. Adjustments are available on request throughout the recruitment process.