Western Power
2021 Business Graduate Program
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job
- $65,000 - $69,999 / Year
- $65,000 - $69,999
- 2 vacancies
- Apply by 31 Mar 2020
What does the job involve?
As a Western Power STEM graduate, you will acquire a broad understanding of Western Power's operations through rotational exposure across our business. As part of our three-year program, you will develop and apply knowledge about aspects of Western Power's data and advanced analytics systems (potentially including machine learning and artificial intelligence) and how these are applied to solve a wide range of business and engineering problems. Throughout your rotations you will also attain competencies and experience that will position you for rapid advancement as a STEM professional.
What we're looking for
To be successful, you'll have the following skills and attributes:-
- A STEM degree eg. Science (including Data Science), Technology (Computer Science), Engineering, Economics, or Mathematics (Applied Mathematics, Statistics), ideally recognised by a professional body.
- Enthusiastic approach to learning opportunities, including seeking and accepting feedback to enhance your own development and experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and willing to work with a diverse range of people.
- Constructive behaviours in line with Western Power values
- Motivation and commitment to complete the graduate program
- Commitment to safety in the workplace
- Reside in WA and be either an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
What's it like to work here?
Our employees come to work knowing there is a safety-first attitude and supportive work environment through teamwork and focus on our customers. Along with a competitive remuneration, you'll also be part of an award-winning employee recognition program, enjoy social club perks and have access to exclusive employee benefits.
Ready to apply?
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for then we want to hear from you! To apply for this role please submit a copy of your current resume and covering letter.
As a business, we recognise that a diverse network of employees, reflective of the community we serve, is better able to understand and meet the needs of our customers. As an organisation who champions gender and cultural equality in our workplace, we actively encourage women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Residency Requirements
- Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents only (including New Zealand Citizens)
How to apply
- Interested candidates should apply online and submit an up-to-date resume, Cover Letter and Academic Transcript and Degree qualifications (if awarded). Please use the link provided.
- These positions are offered on three year maximum term contracts.
About the employer
Western Power
4.2
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Energy & Utilities
It’s an exciting time in the electricity industry, delivering changing energy needs of West Australians, powered by community trust and our passion.
Pros and cons of working at Western Power
Pros
Lots of team support, positive working culture.
Western Power has a very supportive culture, where almost everyone I have worked with are willing to give up some of their time to help me learn and develop.
Working flexibility, diverse workplace, friendly teammates
Being part of the Western Power Graduate Program allows me to experience different areas of engineering within the industry. It will allow you to then decide which area you really want to see your career out in.
The graduate program allows me to gain experience in a number of different areas of the business with 6-monthly rotations for the duration of a 3-year program.
A wealth of in-house technical knowledge.
Variety of work to be exposed to as a graduate. Gaining experience to further myself in my career
Flexibility Opportunities
Working with the Chamber of Commerce of Industry gives you a very broad view of the Power Industry. This Program rotates you through major power industry companies. It covers generation and transmission, which is essential for a new grad to get their head around both aspects of Power industry.
Range of roles Opportunity for career growth
Cons
Didn't provide customer engagement training
The business can be quite 'siloed' and so its not always clear to people what other teams do. The rotating graduate program has been a lens into the issue, but a big part of the solution.
Big organisation, a little unorganised at times
Each rotation is around 6 months, some more technically involved areas would possibly require more than 6 months to get you to an adequate level to do some decent work In that space. But even if you did go to those areas, and wasn't part of a major project, you still learn quite a lot which may increase your technical abilities for future rotations or after the graduate program.
Learning to navigate numerous corporate systems and learn who is responsible for what ie: learning how to "get things done".
Site visits are infrequent in my current role.
The rotation period is sometimes not enough to settle into the environment of the host organisation.
Difficulties implementing changes due to the size of the organisation