AEMO Internship Pool 202627

Wedontjust keep Australias lightson;wehelp shape the future of energy.

As the independent operator of Australias electricity and gas systems AEMO sits right at the heart of the energy transition. From managing power flows across the National Electricity Market to planning new infrastructure and enabling more renewables our work touches every home and business in the country.

And while energy is our worldwerenot just tech specialists problem-solvers and curious thinkers working together to build a reliable sustainable energy system for generations to come.

Apply to join AEMOs Internship Talent Pool for future paid opportunities in Engineering Analytics and Digital. This talent pool will be used to fill internship opportunities that arise over the next 12 months across both part-time and summer internship formats. If selected into the pool your application will be considered for relevant opportunities as they become available.

• Part-time internships: 1-3 days per week in paid ongoing internship roles

• Full-time internships: paid summer internship opportunities

• Hands-on experience working on meaningful challenges in the energy sector

• A potential pathway to the AEMO Graduate Program

• Paid real-world experience before you graduate

• A supportive and inclusive environment where you can build confidence and workplace capability

• Exposure to Australias energy system markets and operations through practical learning and guidance from industry experts

• Networking and development opportunities with peers early careers participants and industry leaders

• Are curious about how the energy system works and interested in what comes next

• Enjoy solving problems and thinking critically

• Can communicate ideas clearly and confidently

• Work well with others and are open to learning

• Care about innovation sustainability and making a real impact

Were committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you identify as having a disability are neurodiverse or need adjustments at any stage please let us know in your application - were here to support you.

• You must be currently studying a relevant degree at an Australian university

• Internships are open to undergraduate and postgraduate students

• Undergraduate students must have completed all first-year subjects (8 subjects)

• Postgraduate students must have completed one semester of study (4 subjects)

• Relevant degrees may include

• Engineering: Electrical Power Systems or Mechatronics

• Science: Mathematics Physics or Statistics

• Data and Technology: Computer Science Cyber Security Data Analytics Data Science Information Systems Information Technology or Software Engineering

• You must have the right to work in Australia

Brisbane Sydney CBD Western Sydney Melbourne Adelaide Hobart Perth

1. Online application - no CV required and no minimum GPA

2. Online assessment designed to identify your potential not just your experience

3. AI phone screen

4. Placed in a candidate pool

5. Interview either by video or in person

• Your academic transcript (an unofficial copy is fine) clearly showing your university degree name and completed subjects
• Email address - avoid using your university email address - due to more stringent security it can sometimes hold our online assessments.

This recruitment process is designed to create a pool of suitable candidates for upcoming internship opportunities over the next 12 months. All internship opportunities at AEMO will be filled through this Internship Talent Pool. Please note that selection into the pool does not guarantee an internship placement but means your application may be considered as relevant opportunities arise.

If youre ready to gain meaningful experience grow your capability and contribute to Australias energy future apply today to join AEMOs Internship Talent Pool.

We are working through lots of applications and appreciate your patience. Please allow us up to 10 business days to process applications.

To learn more visit our website AEMO Australian Energy Market Operator or email us at

Applications close Monday 31st August 2026.

Please note: the candidate pool will be reviewed as additional opportunities become available and all internships will be recruited from this pool.