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TasNetworks

4.3
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Electrical Engineer Graduate

Location details

On-site

  • Australia

    Australia

    • Tasmania

      Hobart

Location

Hobart

Opportunity expired

About TasNetworks

TasNetworks came into being on July 1, 2014, following the merger of Aurora Energy’s distribution network (i.e. poles and wires) and Transend Networks (i.e. big towers and lines). The state-owned corporation is responsible for supplying power to a quarter of a million Tasmanian homes and businesses. TasNetworks also owns and operates telecommunication infrastructure to “enable safe and efficient operation of the electricity system”. 

To learn more about TasNetworks, watch this video.

Your role

They have several positions on offer, as a Graduate Engineer, you will undertake data capture and analysis as required to determine the best technical solutions to achieve business objectives. Increase knowledge and develop skills specific to the electrical engineering industry. You will be involved in working within various workgroups on multiple projects throughout the business. As a graduate, you will get the amazing opportunity to move around the business on a regular basis to ensure you gain exposure and diverse experience. This is a 2-year fixed-term opportunity.

Your Responsibilities: 

  • Develop technical expertise across the TasNetworks’ distribution and transmission network
  • Gain an understanding of the organisation, its policies, processes, standards and culture.
  • Developing an understanding of the electrical network industry and contemporary issues (ie. National Electricity Market and regulated environment).
  • Rotating through different areas of the business on a regular basis as a part of the program without having a ‘substantive position’.
  • Working on a variety of often unrelated projects and ensuring goals are achieved within agreed timeframes.

Training & development

The two-year program provides unparalleled business exposure, as you rotate through different areas of the business and continually challenge yourself. They will help you grow your skills through engaging and challenging projects and ongoing mentorship.  As part of the Graduate Program, TasNetworks Graduates engage with the community through the delivery of the STEAM Program. STEAM aims to encourage interest in the STEM disciplines and create opportunities and pathways for young Tasmanians. The program also provides graduates with the opportunity to engage with the local community, while further developing their leadership and communication skills. Read more.

Benefits

They offer the team excellent benefits including:

  1. Flexible work arrangements
  2. Paid volunteer days
  3. Discounted health insurance
  4. Free onsite parking
  5. Onsite gyms (or gym rebate if unavailable)

Career progression

TasNetworks' talented and motivated team members assist you to achieve continued success through various opportunities to upskill yourself in various specializations and fields. You’ll be offered unique opportunities to learn and excel in your career, engage with exceptional team members, build a network of colleagues (and friends!), and work with industry leaders across the state. Read more.

Work-life balance

According to Prosple's research, TasNetworks has been awarded as a top graduate employer and one of the reasons is because of their work-life balance. Here are some reviews from our research "Flexible working arrangements and go at your own pace for the most part." and "Great work-life balance culture, including wellbeing and applying care." 

Culture & vibe

TasNetworks is committed to recruiting those from “many parts of our community”. The corporation is at pains not to discriminate on the basis of gender, cultural or religious background, disability, age, sexual orientation, or family responsibilities. It seeks to integrate diversity into its “training, policies and procedures” and “promote diversity in every part of our business”. Read more.

About you

Requirements:

  • You will need to have a tertiary qualification in engineering
  • Have a current driver's license
  • The ability to self-motivate and manage your own performance as well as being able to build effective partnerships across the business to ensure the best solutions and results are achieved

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 TasNetworks opens again.

Work rights

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

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Australia
Australian CitizenAustralian Permanent Resident

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
    Engineering & Mathematics
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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Reviews

user
Midlevel
Hobart
8 years ago

I undertake a variety of activities on a day to day basis including: - analysis; - data retrieval; - documentation; - strategic planning.

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Graduate
Hobart
8 years ago

Just joined a new team but there are some interesting projects coming up that I will be involved with. Basically long term planning for the distribution and transmission networks and understanding how the networks operate and how they can be improved.

user
Graduate
Hobart
8 years ago

Providing outage assessments for the transmission and distribution systems across the network of Tasmania.

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About the employer

TasNetworks logo

TasNetworks

Rating

4.3

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

Energy & Utilities

TasNetworks delivers power to Tasmanian homes and businesses through a network of transmission towers, substations and power lines.

Pros and cons of working at TasNetworks

Pros

  • Supportive of personal and professional development; Good support group and genuinely nice colleagues; Good range of business departments for choice of career.

  • Mentoring, people.

  • The people that you work with and the opportunities that are at your disposal.

  • The learning opportunities.

  • Autonomy and freedom.

Cons

    • The only negative would be the fact that the company is going through change currently after a recent merger. A lot of computer systems are changing as well as some of the processes, leaving a few people 'unhappy' which is slowing down workflow.

    • Restrictive in opportunities, very slow for work to progress.

    • Poor work ethic amongst a few employees.

    • The red tape and inability to effect change.