• 2-year program with real site exposure and hands-on learning
• Work with RPEQ engineers and experienced mentors
• Build analytics capability across live power generation systems

 

 Accelerate Your Asset Analytics Engineer — With the Experts Who Power Queensland 

Stanwell’s Engineering Career Acceleration Program is continuing into its second year, for early-career engineers who want more than a desk job. Whether you're a recent graduate or have up to five years of post-grad experience,  This is your opportunity to gain on the job experience in Brisbane and travel to our sites at Stanwell and Tarong Power Stations. 

Why Choose Stanwell? 

• Real-World Experience: This role is based in Brisbane however will involve some site visit to Tarong Power Station (South Burnett) and Stanwell Power Station (Rockhampton).

• Learn from Industry Leaders: Work alongside RPEQ-qualified engineers and seasoned professionals passionate about mentoring the next generation. 

• Tailored Development: Accelerate your growth with a personalised development path and exposure to diverse engineering challenges. 

• Flexible Start: No fixed start date, we’re ready when you are. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Build a strong understanding of how Stanwell’s operational systems and processes work (not just the data, but how the business actually generates electricity).
• Document existing system architecture and data infrastructure (“as-built”, topology, technology, knowledge base, etc)
• Create clear, usable artefacts so systems can be understood and maintained by others.
• Develop, test and implement data analytics and visualisations to provide asset health and performance insights to support timely business decisions
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to deliver solutions utilising a range of digital toolsets
• Work across teams (ICT, Operations, Engineering, Trading) to understand how systems connect and support the broader business
• Support ongoing improvement, maintenance, governance and performance monitoring of data systems and standards
• Follow reasonable directions and Stanwell processes and systems to ensure the safety, health, wellbeing and psychosocial safety of yourself and others when conducting business activities for Stanwell Corporation.  

What You’ll Get 

• 2 years: Structured development programme.
• Flexible work: Arrangements are available.
• Competitive Salary: Reflecting your experience and prior career background.
• Professional Development: Supported by our Learning & Capability team.
• Relocation Support: We’ll help you move and settle into the Brisbane region.
• Mentorship: Real guidance from professionals who want to see you succeed. 
• Career Pathways: Strong pipeline into ongoing roles within Stanwell (if positions are available).

About You 

• Completing or recently completed a Bachelor Mechatronics (ideal) Data Engineering, Computer Science, or similar (within the last five years).
• Strong interest in large scale process operations and maintenance management.
• Interest in how systems support real-world operations (not just data).
• Ability to understand and logically work through complex systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Willing to relocate to Brisbane — relocation assistance provided 
• Hold full working rights in Australia and a valid driver’s licence 

 

Application Process  

• Application – Tell us what drives you 
• Video Interview – Show us your personality and potential 
• Site Engagement Centre – 17 September 2026. Meet the team, walk the site, and explore your future home 
• Pre-employment screening – Background, reference checks and right to work 

This is your chance to build a meaningful engineering career — not from the sidelines, but right where the work gets done. 

Join us at Stanwell — where experience meets energy, and your future takes off. 

About Stanwell 

Stanwell is Queensland’s largest and most reliable electricity generator. We’re applying our forty years of experience in operational excellence to building a diverse portfolio including coal-fired power stations, renewable generation, storage, and firming to deliver Queensland’s future energy needs. Experience an organisation that lives by its values to care, adapt and deliver and is constantly responding to create an environment where respect, inclusivity, safety, and wellbeing are delivered. 

What’s next? 

To submit your application, please apply online with your CV and cover letter.

Applications close: 11:55pm, 12 July 2026

Further information on Stanwell can be found online at www.stanwell.com 

As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks (may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing).   

Inclusion and diversity is an important part of shaping Stanwell’s culture and how our workplace operates. We recognise and value that it’s essential to creating a safe, inclusive, and productive workplace. 

We are proactive about giving our people opportunities to excel and truly be themselves. We enable this through diversity, fairness, and flexible work practices. 

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.