Trainee

Kickstart your career in the electricity generation industry and develop a broad range of skills during this hands-on traineeship.

2025 Intake

About Stanwell

Stanwell provides the spark for a bright future, and that future starts now. With our corporate office in Brisbane’s CBD and sites in the South Burnett and Rockhampton regions, we are a supplier of energy solutions to Queensland, the National Electricity Market, and large energy users throughout Australia.

With more than 3,000 MW of renewable generation projects and firming capacity under development, we have an extensive renewable energy pipeline, with a goal of 9 to 10 GW of renewable energy and between 3 and 3.

5 GW of energy storage in place by 2035.

We care. We adapt. We deliver. These values are the driving force behind everything we do. And as we grow and deliver that pipeline of projects in the coming years, we will continue to serve our communities and deliver the power that Queensland needs.

About the position

Develop a broad range of skills and interact with all levels of the business during this exciting business traineeship! At the successful completion of your traineeship, you will obtain a Certificate IV in Business.

Over your two-year traineeship, you will work with subject matter experts to build your business skills whilst providing administrative support at our Power Station.

Under the guidance and support of our team, you will be involved in a variety of tasks including :

• Processing day-to-day business activities in Stanwell systems
• Administrative duties including data entry, scanning and filing
• Preparing and controlling documents
• Assist with coordinating, sourcing and collating information for reports and presentations
• Schedule, attend and learn to Minute meetings
• Answering and responding to email and phone enquiries
• Participate in a rotation program that gives exposure to administrative support throughout a variety of teams within the business

Is this position for you?

To make a meaningful contribution to our team, you will need to :

• Desirable to have completed a minimum of year 12 or equivalent prior to commencement
• It is desirable that you have a driver’s license upon commencement (Feb 2025)
• Display good communication skills, including the ability to ask questions and listen to instructions
• Possess a desire to learn and develop throughout your traineeship
• Be motivated to achieve excellent results in work and study (you will be required to complete a relevant TAFE qualification as part of your traineeship)
• Understand the importance of working safely and following site procedures

What is in it for you?

• Be taught the latest knowledge and skills from a team of experienced mentors
• Maintain work-life balance with an attractive 36.25 hour working week (four day week)
• Provision of protective clothing
• Substantial employee benefits, including a health and wellbeing program, yearly incentive schemes and ongoing access to learning and development opportunities
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Weekly pay
• Bus transport to site from Rockhampton and Gracemere.
• Contributions for IP / TPD insurance units
• Exceptional safety culture
• Plus, a whole lot more!

How do you apply?

• Cover letter (tell us why this role appeals to you)
• Current resume (must include at least two referees)
• Any supporting documentation that demonstrates your grades, achievements or experience

Applications close : 11 : 55pm, 15 July 2024

Further information on Stanwell can be found online at

As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks (may include police checks, medical assessment and / or drug and alcohol testing).

Inclusion and diversity is an important part of shaping Stanwell’s culture and how our workplace operates. We recognise and value that it’s essential to creating a safe, inclusive and productive workplace.

We are proactive about giving our people opportunities to excel and truly be themselves. We enable this through diversity, fairness and flexible work practices.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Last updated : 2024-06-24