Finance Graduate

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•  Transition into a permanent role being built up for success by your mentors

We’re an energised team who are passionate about our customers. We strive for operational excellence and a sustainable future for our people and our community. 

At AusNet, we’re a team of 1,500 employees who service over 1.5 million Victorians. We own and operate three regulated networks: electricity distribution, gas distribution and the state-wide electricity transmission network. 

Our communities’ energy needs are changing – and we’re changing to meet them. So, when you work for us, you’re shaping the energy future of Australian communities.

Inclusion and Diversity  

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that fosters belonging, where everyone brings their unique strengths and innovative ideas.  

AusNet partners with Work180, Kinaway and Supply Nation to support these diversity pillars and has Employee Network Groups that support , Pride and LGBQTIA+, Cultural and Ethnic Awareness, Disability, Women’s Network and Young Professionals Network. 

What we offer at AusNet 

• A diverse, inclusive, and supportive team culture who supports you to lead and achieve
• We care about what flexibility means to you and flexible working options are fully supported, to better balance work, personal and family commitments
• A wide range of employee benefits such as income protection, corporate discounts, salary sacrifice options including novated leasing
• Learning culture with ongoing development and career opportunities to enable a career with purpose

Our Graduate Program

Our goal is to build you up for success. Our 2-year Graduate Program is designed to provide you with comprehensive training and development opportunities. 

You will have the chance to work in a core business unit and explore different areas of our organisation through rotations. 

Additionally, you will have the unique opportunity to gain experience in another division, enabling you to broaden your understanding of our operations and develop versatile skills. 

At the end of the program, you will be seamlessly transitioned into a permanent role at AusNet, aligned with your skills, capability, and chosen career pathway.

About the role

As a Finance Graduate you will play a vital role in our finance team, contributing to various financial projects and gaining valuable experience in a supportive and dynamic work environment. 

This position is designed to provide recent finance graduates with a solid foundation for a successful career in finance while encouraging professional growth and development.

What you will deliver

• Prepare information briefings, instructions and guides for a range of continuous improvement projects for our HR systems and practices. This includes guiding managers through current processes and systems 
• Manage staff relationships by promptly responding to queries and manage expectations whilst maintaining quality customer service 
• Analyse various HR data for trends, and new conclusions based on findings
• Develop and support the development of market research and entry strategies, with a view on informing the business unit on relevant trends such as emerging competition, substitute products and services, and customer needs; 
• Develop and support the development of business models for innovative energy services for commercial and residential customers; 
• Assist in the preparation of external reports, including Annual and Corporate Governance Statements 
• Provide support to the risk and compliance team with risk reviews including engaging and supporting business stakeholders in the identification and control of risks 

What we like about you

• Connect with others – you are able to build and grow authentic relationships for positive impact 
• Curious – you collaborate to learn, share insights, share lessons learned and celebrate wins with others
• Brave – you challenge the status quo, ask why and cut through complexity to find the simplest solutions

To be eligible to apply for our People Graduate Program, you will have full working rights in Australia, and have graduated in 2024 or graduate by December 2025, with a degree qualification in any of the fields below:

• Finance
• Commerce
• Economics
• Business
• Or a related field

To learn more about our Graduate Program, the interview process, and the opportunities we offer, head to AusNet’s GradConnection page.

Graduate applications close on 24, April 2025.

Our Ethos  
At AusNet you don’t need to check every box.  
We have key requirements which are important, but we also know that the best candidate may not tick all the boxes so, if you have the experience and capabilities for a portion of the role, Apply Now to join our energised team.