Scholarships and vacation programs

We are committed to empowering people and encouraging career development in multiple areas relevant to our network operations, maintenance, and management.

First Peoples pre-apprenticeship scholarship

We’re committed to creating opportunities for First Peoples in the energy industry through trade and professional career pathways. We recognise the financial barriers to undertaking study and are offering scholarships for First Peoples undertaking a pre-apprenticeship Certificate II in Electrotechnology.

Our First Peoples pre-apprenticeship scholarship is valued at up to $2,000 and aims to assist with the associated costs with undertaking study – tools, clothing, rent, childcare or to supplement an income. Opportunities to undertake additional hands-on training at CitiPower and Powercor’s Bendigo, Shepparton or Burnley depot will also be provided.

The scholarship is valued at up to $2,000 and aims to assist First Peoples with costs associated whilst undertaking study – tools, clothing, rent, childcare – or to supplement an income. The 2024 scholarship is running across Dja Dja Wurrung Country (Bendigo), Yorta Yorta Country (Shepparton) and Wurundjeri Country (Burnley).

Scholarship recipients who apply before 30 April 2024 will also be have the opportunity to undertake additional hands-on training at CitiPower and Powercor depots, including:

• Introduction to power tools
• Effective on-the-job communication skills
• Recruitment support (CL/CV/aptitude testing/interview preparation)

If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please complete the application form. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Women in engineering scholarships

We’re committed to encouraging women (including transgender women) and non-binary and gender diverse people to explore exciting opportunities in electrical engineering. Developed in association with leading universities, this program offers a three-year scholarship that includes:

• $5,000 – $10,000 a year in financial assistance over a three-year period
• 12 weeks of paid work experience in penultimate year
• A personal mentor throughout your work experience and scholarship
• Automatic inclusion to assessment day as a candidate for our graduate engineering program.

Applications for scholarships are invited from students of:

• University of Melbourne: Bachelor of Science, specialising in Electrical Systems and intending to begin the Masters of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
• Swinburne University of Technology: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional) with a major in Electrical Engineering.
• RMIT University. Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, specialising in Power Engineering.

Visit the individual university’s scholarship page for more information and to apply.

Women’s pre-apprenticeship scholarship

Our scholarship provides support for women (including transgender women) and non-binary and gender diverse people undertaking a pre-apprenticeship Certificate II in Electrotechnology. The scholarship was established in 2017 to support students with a desire to enter the electrical industry and help increase the number of women enter into a career in trades.

The scholarship, valued at up to $2,000, will be awarded to students who demonstrate commitment and motivation to succeed in building a career in the electrical industry. The money can be used for costs such as school fees, tools, PPE, clothing, rent, childcare or to supplement an income whilst attending the course.

There is no obligation on the recipient to apply for a role with our company. However, recipients are put on the candidate list for our apprenticeship program when the program opens for applications.

If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please contact us via careers@powercor.com.au or complete the application form.

Applications are reviewed three times a year in April, August and December.

Vacation program

Our vacation program is designed for students who are coming into their last year of undergraduate studies in electrical and mechatronics engineering disciplines.

Taking part in paid work experience provides genuine insight into our network. Opportunities are available over a 12-week period from November to February.

Working on live projects, you’ll gain practical skills and hands-on experience. You’ll also be fully supported by an experienced mentor who will introduce you to the business and the diversity of opportunities it offers.

Participation includes automatic inclusion as a candidate for our graduate program.

Applications are currently closed and will open July/August 2024.