Summer Intern Program 2025 – Political Science, Public Policy, Media, Public Relations & Economics 

• Kick-start your career with Transgrid 

• Opportunities available in Ultimo 

• Competitive Salary Package of $61,393.70 (including 16% superannuation) 

If you are looking for an exciting and meaningful career that will challenge you both personally and professionally, we invite you to apply for Transgrid’s Summer Internship Program. Our program is designed to accelerate your development while giving you hands-on experience stakeholder engagement, government relations, sustainability, and corporate affairs — all while playing a key role in Australia’s transition to a cleaner, renewable energy future. 

Internship Opportunity in Government Stakeholder Relations   

Work alongside teams responsible for leading Transgrid’s engagement with regulators, industry stakeholders, and corporate partners. You’ll contribute to sustainability reporting, regulatory affairs, strategic projects, and public advocacy initiatives. 

What We Offer: 

• 12-Week Full-Time Internship: This program runs for 12 weeks on a full-time basis, with flexibility to accommodate any university exam commitments. 

• Professional Development: Build technical capability through on-the-job learning, and exposure. 

• Supportive Culture: Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace, with access to employee-led networks including Energise (gender equality), Rise (LGBTQIA+ inclusion), and Yarn Up (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inclusion). 

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and a collaborative team environment that values your wellbeing. 

• Pathway to the Future: This internship is a great step towards securing a place in our Graduate Program or other future opportunities within the business. 

Eligibility Criteria 

To be considered for Transgrid’s Summer Intern Program, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: 

• Education: Currently enrolled in the second to penultimate year of a Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, Media, or Public Relations degree at an Australian university. 

• Career Motivation: Demonstrated interest in building a career within the energy sector.   

• Personal Attributes: Environmentally and socially responsible, motivated, a strong team player, and eager to learn. 

• Skills: Clear communicator, collaborative, lateral thinker, and able to contribute to innovative solutions. 

• Cultural Awareness: Respectful of and sensitive to diversity and inclusion. 

• Residency: Must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen. 

• Availability: Available to participate in the full 12-week program from 17 November 2025 to 13th February 2026, including allowance for seasonal holidays. 

The Recruitment Process: 

1. Eligibility: Confirm your eligibility for the position that you are applying for. 

2. Submit application: Create a profile on our careers portal and submit your application. 

3. Screening: Our recruitment team will assess your application and inform you if you are unsuccessful. 

4. Online Testing: If you pass screening, you will receive an email with instructions complete online cognitive testing, inclusive of numeracy, literacy and abstract reasoning.  

5. Shortlisting: If you have successfully passed the benchmark for the online cognitive testing, the recruitment will review your application and you will be notified if you have progressed to the next stage.    

6. Online Interview Centre: If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to attend our online Interview Centre in September/October 2025.  

7. Pre-Employment Checks: Candidates selected at the Interview Centre will be invited to undergo pre-employment checks.  

8. Offer of Employment: Successful candidates will receive a verbal offer of employment followed by a formal offer sent by email.  

Key Dates: 

• Applications Open: Monday, 4th August 2025 

• Applications Close: Sunday, 31st August 2025 

• Cognitive Testing Finalised: Sunday, 7th September 2025 

• Online Interview Centre held: Tuesday 30th September – Wednesday 1st October 2025 

• Pre-Employment Checks Finalised: Mid-October 2025 

• Offer of Employment: Mid-October 2025 

• Program Start Date: Monday, 17th November 2025 

• Program Conclusion: Friday, 13th February 2026 

Who we are 

At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it’s your turn to make it happen.  

Transgrid offer fulfilling careers for driven people who can help ensure that our business and the essential services we provide to consumers, the community and key stakeholders are continually improving. With us you will thrive in a collaborative environment where new ideas and knowledge sharing are encouraged, and where you’ll be supported through opportunities to develop and achieve your full potential. 

This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones. 

 
Join us and make it happen for your career, and for the millions of Australians who rely on our services every day.