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About Origin Energy Australia

Origin Energy is an ASX-listed public company with headquarters in Sydney. It is a major integrated electricity generator, and electricity and natural gas retailer. It operates Australia’s largest coal-fired power station at Lake Macquarie, New South Wales.

Your role

Your experience from university will be utilized in real-world projects embedded in their business, helping to shape the future of Australia’s energy industry.  This kind of paid, professional work experience and development will be an investment in your future career. You’ll collaborate with Origin Energy Australia's employees and support them in delivering today’s energy needs and innovating to create tomorrow’s energy solutions.

Training & development

Their Summer Student Program is a full-time, 12-week discipline-specific program. It focuses on the development of penultimate-year students who can offer strong problem-solving and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

As well as your remuneration package, Origin Energy offers financial rewards based on your role and your contribution. Here are some of the benefits you may get:

• Remuneration and incentive payments
• Employee share plan
• Employee referral program
• Care and assurance plan
• Employee assistance program
• Read more.

Career progression

Everyone is a valued team member at Origin Energy and they are committed to supporting, growing and helping each individual achieve their potential. Never stop learning. It’s a key message here at Origin Energy and they offer several programs such as:

1. Learning
2. Career Development 
3. LinkedIn Learning
4. Read more.

Work life balance

With many varied roles across Origin Energy, they understand not everyone can work 9 to 5. When you start at Origin Energy,  have a chat with your manager about what fits you. This may include:

1. Career breaks of 3-12 months
2. Part-time work
3. All roles flex
4. Purchase extra leave
5. Job Sharing
6. Read more.

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Culture & vibe

Origin Energy encourages and embraces diversity of all kinds. As part of the ongoing commitment to creating a more inclusive workplace,  they have put new directives in place like their Gender Affirming Support program and longer paid parental leave. Read More.

About you

You’ve got the passion to work in a diverse professional team - they’ve got the opportunity. They’re seeking ambitious and innovative engineering students who are just as passionate about the energy industry as they are! You have an appetite for problem-solving that can support the demands of the energy exploration, production and generation industry. Most importantly, you’re going to need to be fun to work with.

• You are based in Australia and are due to graduate.
• You are currently studying for a Bachelor of Engineering in Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical/Mechatronic, or Electrical engineering
• You have exposure to working collaboratively in a team as well as demonstrated leadership skills through extracurricular activities and work experience.
• You must hold Australian or New Zealand permanent residence/citizenship to be eligible for this opportunity.

How to apply

This role is currently closed. If you are interested in this role, simply click "Pre-Register" and Prosple will inform you once this position from Origin Energy Australia opens again.