Applications for our 2026 Business Services Traineeship Program are currently closed.
Our Business Services Traineeships provide opportunities for First Nations people to join the energy industry in a variety of roles.
A traineeship is a great way to kick start your career, with combined formal learning and on-the-job training, your journey will be supported by a great crew and professional training team. You will continue to grow and develop and have fantastic career pathway options and opportunities. A number of opportunities are available for our 2026 program, commencing in February 2026. These traineeships are a minimum of a 12-month program and combine structured nationally recognised training with on-the-job experience, with some roles specifically designed for First Nations people, across a variety of positions.
In 2026 we are proud to offer Business Services Traineeships in the following positions:
Service Delivery Officer Trainee
As a Service Delivery Trainee, you will deliver administrative services within the Operations, People and Safety Division, ensuring reliable and accurate information is available to facilitate the efficient operation of the Division in achieving its business goals. You will also undertake a broad range of administrative tasks to meet both local and remote stakeholder requirements.
The Service Delivery Officer Traineeship is a one-year program, with a combination of structured training from our external training providers and on-the-job experience.
Contract Administration Officer Trainee
As a Contract Administration Trainee, you will help support the development, negotiation and promotion of all contract and contract management functions including supplier performance management and communicate with contractors and other stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and address concerns.
You will liaise and communicate professionally with a range of internal and external stakeholders providing professional services and contact administrative functions to meet and support the achievement of business objectives.
Customer Service Trainee
As a Customer Service Trainee, you will join the Customer Service team and learn how to provide Essential Energy’s customers with a positive customer experience. You will ensure everyday excellence in every interaction and that we continue to provide customers with safe and reliable power. You will gain experience with customer-centric teams who are passionate about our customers and the service that they provide.
You will gain a Certificate III in Business and valuable skills through a combination of structured training from our Customer Service team, external training providers and on-the-job experience. You will have access to the latest training, ensuring your skills and knowledge are at the forefront of the industry. You will learn about interacting with customers, how to have a good eye for detail and how to use technology to do a great job every day.
Program Coordinator Trainee
As a Program Coordinator Trainee, you will be is responsible for supporting the Program Delivery team and particularly the Program Manager, with the provision of program governance, reporting, quality assurance, risk and issues management and resource management.
The Program Coordinator Traineeship is an 18-month program, with a combination of structured training from our external training providers and on-the-job experience.
Community Relations Officer Trainee
As a Community Relations Trainee, you will support Essential Energy’s Community Relations team, help to build and maintain trust with customers, community organisations and various other stakeholders across our network.
You will be part of an important link between our field teams, frontline workforce and our corporate functions, and get a great insight into how the business works to solve problems and balance competing priorities.
You will gain a Certificate IV in Business over 18 months, and develop skills in critical thinking, problem solving and professional writing, while working as part of a team with members spread across the Essential Energy footprint.
How much will I earn as a Business Services Trainee?
Business Services Trainee - under 18 years
Hourly rate: $20.97
Weekly (hourly x 36): $754.92
Annual salary (excluding super): $39,407.00
Annual salary (including 16.5% super): $45,909.00
Business Services Trainee - 18 years and over
Hourly rate: $37.04
Weekly (hourly x 36): $1,333.44
Annual salary (excluding super): $69,606.00
Annual salary (including 16.5% super): $81,090.00
Note: Rate as of 1 July 2025, with yearly CPI changes in line with the relevant Enterprise Agreement.
* All costs associated with travelling for training and work are paid for by Essential Energy.
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