Summer Internship Program - Business

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you.

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you.

We’re working at the heart of Queensland's energy industry to maintain a safe, reliable and cost-effective transmission network.

Internship possibilities start with us.

Spend your summer building something that lasts – for your future and Queensland’s.

At Powerlink, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, solve real challenges and gain insight into one of Queensland’s more critical industries.

Over the 12-week Vacation Program, you'll gain practical experience, build valuable industry connections and develop skills that will support your future career. Working alongside industry experts, you'll contribute to projects that help power communities state-wide and witness Queensland’s evolving energy industry firsthand.

You'll have the chance to apply your studies in a real-world environment and explore where your career could take you. You'll be treated as part of the team from day one, making valuable contributions while enjoying all the benefits of being part of the Powerlink team.

It's an opportunity to grow your network, strengthen your technical and professional skills and gain experience that will set you apart.

How many other undergrads can say they spent their summer supporting the delivery of electricity to millions of Queenslanders?

Ask us about:

• Flexible & hybrid working options
• Career development
• Cultural leave for ceremonial or sorry business
• Inclusive workplace facilities
• Health & wellbeing programs
• Free secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles

The opportunity:

Network Investment: Innovation Team

Help shape the future of energy by joining our Innovation Team. You'll contribute to projects that support business improvement, explore emerging technologies, and investigate how innovations such as Artificial Intelligence can help solve real business challenges.

Working alongside industry experts, you'll gain hands-on experience researching future trends, analysing data, collaborating with stakeholders, and helping bring new ideas to life. Along the way, you'll develop valuable skills in innovation, business analysis, Human-Centred Design, workshop design and facilitation, and emerging technologies. This opportunity is ideal for curious, innovative students who enjoy problem-solving and creating better ways of working.

Applications are open to students studying Business, Data Science, Commerce, Artificial Intelligence or related disciplines, who have completed at least 2 years of undergraduate study.

Good to know.

This year, our Summer Vacation Program will commence on Monday 16th of November 2026 and run until Friday 5th of February 2027. Please note, there may be a Christmas Closure period over the December period that you will be required to take paid/unpaid leave for.

Find your possibility today:

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight **on Sunday 6th September 2026.**Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.

To request adjustments or ask for the position description, contact Kate Bossennec at [email protected]

You are welcome here.

You are welcome here at Powerlink, regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

As part of our Reconciliation Action Plan, we’re committed to building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

As a Veteran Employment Supporter, we highly value the skills Veterans bring. Let us know if you're a Veteran for tailored support.

Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks. As part of our commitment to maintaining a positive candidate experience, we pledge to provide a timely response to all applicants.

Powerlink acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the skies, lands, and waters of Queensland and in particular, the lands on which we operate.