About the internship

We’re AEMO.

We don’t just keep Australia’s lights on; we help shape the future of energy.

As the independent operator of Australia’s 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 world, we’re not just engineers. We’re analysts, tech specialists, problem-solvers, and curious thinkers working together to build a reliable, sustainable energy system for generations to come.

The opportunity

Apply to join AEMO’s 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

What you’ll experience

• Paid, real-world experience before you graduate

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

• Exposure to Australia’s 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

We’re looking for interns who

• 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

We’re 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 - we’re here to support you.

Eligibility

• 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

Internship locations

Brisbane, Sydney CBD, Western Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Hobart, Perth

Recruitment process

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

What you’ll need to apply

• Your academic transcript (an unofficial copy is fine), clearly showing your university, degree, name and completed subjects

Start dates and opportunities

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.

Ready to help power tomorrow?

If you’re ready to gain meaningful experience, grow your capability and contribute to Australia’s energy future, apply today to join AEMO’s Internship Talent Pool.

When will you hear from us next?

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

Questions?

To learn more, visit our website AEMO | Australian Energy Market Operator or email us at Earlycareers@aemo.com.au

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.