Job Description

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) works to make energy consumers better off, now

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and in the future. We focus on ensuring a secure, reliable and affordable energy future for

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Australia as it transitions to net zero emissions.

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We regulate electricity networks and covered gas pipelines, in all jurisdictions except

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Western Australia. We set the amount of revenue that network businesses can recover from

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customers for using these networks.

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ABOUT THE GRADUATE PROGRAM

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In the AER Graduate Program, you will work with a range of energy experts and contribute to

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important work on Australia's transition to net zero emissions. You will be supported with

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ongoing learning and development opportunities, access to flexible working conditions, and

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regular opportunities to network with all levels of our organisation as you do essential work

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that benefits all Australians.

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As an AER Graduate, the specific duties you undertake will change with each rotation,

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- perform a broad range of tasks such as analysing information, presenting to internal and
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- external stakeholders, responding to correspondence, undertaking research, actively
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- participating in meetings and contributing to papers and recommendations
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- build qualified relationships and work cohesively with others
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- become a reliable and supportive member of every team they join
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- participate in formal learning and development including orientation, investigation skills,
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regulation skills, communication skills, writing skills and other professional development

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activities.

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With us, you will contribute to meaningful work that supports Australia's energy future. Each

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rotation will bring new challenges, opportunities to learn and the chance to build your skills in

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a supportive environment. We are committed to helping you unlock your potential by

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providing the guidance,



development and support you need to succeed.

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We have high expectations of our graduates and create a challenging environment for you to

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succeed in. At the AER, we believe the best version of you is the one that's true to who you

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are – and that's the you we want working alongside us.

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OUR IDEAL GRADUATES

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We are seeking high-performing team players, creative-thinkers, problem-solvers and

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analytical minds, who:

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- have strong interpersonal skills and could become a reliable and supportive member of
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- every team they join
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- analyse, critically evaluate and problem solve
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- acquire and apply new skills and understanding quickly
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- deal with uncertainty, are resilient and respond appropriately to new priorities and an
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- ever-changing work environment
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- demonstrate an understanding of and contribute to the AER's purpose and functions.
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We welcome graduates from a wide range of disciplines, including:

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- Economics
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- Law
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- Mathematics, data analysis and/or statistics
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- Arts and design
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- Business and commerce
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- Government and public administration
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- Communications, public-relations and media
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- Education and social work
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- Finance and accounting
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- IT, computer science and technology
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- Science
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ELIGIBILITY

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To be eligible for the Graduate Program, you will:

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- possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree*
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- have completed your most recent tertiary studies after February 2022
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- have a 65% or higher grade-average
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- have completed your degree and be able to begin employment at the commencement of
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- the program, February 2027 for an orientation program (potentially interstate)
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- be willing to undertake and pass a character clearance (including a National Police
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- Check)
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- not be serving a Commonwealth Redundancy Benefit period at the commencement of the
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- program and
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- be an Australian citizen.
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📌 2027 Graduate Program (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Energy Regulator
📍 Canberra