Graduate - Environmental Planning - Melbourne

Job no: 501628
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Melbourne
Categories: Internship & Graduate Programs

  • Permanent role with structured two-year graduate rotations
  • Be part of the renewable energy transition
  • Career Growth Opportunities | Hybrid Working | Energy Discounts

Passionate about protecting the planet and delivering progress? Join us to help plan sustainable energy projects from the ground up. You’ll work on impact assessments, land use planning and approvals — making sure we grow responsibly, with the environment and community front of mind.

Ready to help shape Australia’s energy future?

Over two years, you’ll complete discipline-aligned rotations across the business, gaining hands-on experience and exposure to real projects driving the transition to sustainable energy. You’ll also have the opportunity to travel to our offices and generation sites and learn from industry experts.

Working closely with supportive leaders, you’ll have access to LinkedIn Learning, and enjoy flexible ways of working. Complete the program and move into a permanent full-time role with the skills and confidence to grow your career.

About Us

At Alinta Energy, we’re taking real action to deliver affordable, reliable and sustainable energy for Australia — and that practical approach runs through everything we do. You’ll get clear direction, genuine flexibility, and the support you need to grow, all while working on projects that make a lasting difference. We’re big enough to create impact, but small enough that your ideas and effort will always be seen.

There are plenty of other great benefits of working for Alinta Energy, including flexible working, energy discounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a paid volunteer day each year, fully stocked kitchens, and lots more.

About You

We are looking for detail oriented and creative thinkers that are ready to take on the challenge of Australia’s renewable energy future.

We are looking for students completing a bachelor’s degree in the following disciplines:

  • Environmental Planning
  • Environmental Science
  • Urban & Regional Planning

Eligibility criteria:

  • Be able to start a full-time role based in Melbourne
  • Hold an Australian/New Zealand Citizenship or Australian Permanent Residency status at the time of your application
  • Completed/ be completing your undergraduate (Bachelor) degree in 2024 or 2025

Next steps

We will review your application and if suitable, our team will reach out for an initial chat. The process will include an online assessment, digital interview and a face to face interview to determine if you’d be a great fit at Alinta Energy.

Our Diversity Commitment

Alinta Energy offers a truly diverse, safe and supportive work environment.  As an equal opportunity employer, Alinta Energy encourages applications from any qualified person, including Indigenous Australians, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people of all ages and people with a disability. We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and we are committed to advancing women’s careers.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your application.

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