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Recruitment process

We want you to feel confident and prepared throughout your recruitment journey. As our hiring processes differ across role types, choose the pathway that applies to you below.

  1. Graduate and intern recruitment
  2. Apprenticeship recruitment (Energex - South East Queensland)
  3. Apprenticeship recruitment (Ergon Energy Network - regional and remote Queensland)

For all other positions, read the general Energy Queensland recruitment process outlined below.

General Energy Queensland recruitment process

1. Recruitment Advisor review

Our team will review your resume and application in line with the brief they’ve received from the Hiring Manager and the Job Description (position description).

2. Phone screening

We may contact you for a brief phone interview, to discuss details of your application or gain clarity, before finalising a shortlist for the Hiring Manager.

3. Hiring manager review

Our Hiring Manager will review the shortlisted candidates and select candidates for interviews.

4. Interview

  • If your application progresses to the interview stage, your interview will be with the Hiring Manager and one to two others. This may include the Recruitment Advisor, depending on the role.
  • The interviews are usually 45 to 60 minutes and will cover a range of questions including your motivations, relevant experience, and alignment with our values.
  • The interview questions are behavioural-based, and we look for examples of your previous work outcomes and behaviours in your responses.
  • Interviews may be in person or via video link (Microsoft Teams) depending on your location.
  • Most processes only require one interview, but more senior roles may require two.

5. Pre-employment checks

Before progressing your application, we complete several checks that can include:

  • Reference checks - We will ask permission to contact two of your current or recent line managers to verify your employment details and suitability for the role
  • Qualification verification – These may be conducted for roles with mandatory qualifications or trade licenses such as Degrees and Electrical licenses
  • Security clearance - For certain roles, successful applicants must also consent to undergo, obtain and maintain any relevant security clearance in accordance with the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth) and the AusCheck Act 2007 (Cth), as amended from time to time.

6. Pre-employment medical

One of our core values is: We’re Safe. We prioritise the physical safety and wellbeing of our people, customers, and communities.

If your role is field-based or will spend a proportionate amount of time in the field, you may be required to complete a medical which will be organised via Resile and paid by us.

7. Offer

Our Hiring Managers will reach out to verbally offer you the role and our Recruitment Team will endeavour to get a written offer to you no later than 3 business days after your verbal acceptance.

A link to your offer will be sent via email and available for you to view and accept via your account in our Jobs Portal.

Are there any other steps involved?

For certain roles, you may be asked to complete additional steps, such as:

  • Psychometric assessments
  • Skills assessments
  • Case studies.

Your Recruitment Advisor will provide guidance and further information on any additional requirements and steps.