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Graduate - Sustainability Analyst - Sydney

  • Sydney, NSW, Australia
  • Permanent - Full Time
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About Alinta Energy

At Alinta Energy, we’re taking real action to deliver affordable, reliable and sustainable energy for Australia. You’ll work on challenges that matter, alongside people who are approachable, supportive and invested in your growth, in a business where your contribution is visible from day one.

Big careers start with real experience

Ready to step into a role where you’re working with real data, real stakeholders and real sustainability challenges? Kick-start your career in sustainability reporting in an industry that’s evolving fast and plays a critical role in the transition to a lower-carbon future.

As a Sustainability Analyst Graduate, you’ll join our Corporate Affairs, Governance and Sustainability team in a permanent role from day one, gaining hands-on experience in a large and complex energy business. Rather than sitting in a purely academic or theoretical space, you’ll see how sustainability is applied in practice and how it connects across the organisation.

This is a reporting-led role at the intersection of multiple functions including strategy, risk, data and operations. While you won’t sit directly in those teams, you’ll work closely with them to gather, interpret and validate data that shapes how the business reports and communicates its sustainability performance. Over two years, you’ll build a strong foundation in sustainability reporting, ESG frameworks and data analysis, while developing stakeholder engagement and communication capability.

You’ll start your graduate journey in Melbourne, spending your first week meeting your cohort, pulling on some hi-vis to explore our Melbourne sites, and listening in on real customer calls at our contact centre.

Why you’ll love this opportunity

  • Work on real sustainability reporting from day one
  • Gain exposure across multiple business functions and stakeholders
  • Structured two-year graduate program with tailored rotations
  • Hands-on experience with ESG frameworks (for example NGER and AASB S2) and reporting cycles
  • Learn in a team that balances commercial and sustainability outcomes

What you’ll learn and do

  • Support sustainability reporting and ESG data collection
  • Work with real datasets to analyse and validate business inputs
  • Contribute to research on frameworks, trends and best practice
  • Engage stakeholders across the business to gather insights
  • Help prepare reports, presentations and communication materials

What could make you a great fit

We’re looking for a curious and analytical graduate who is interested in sustainability, enjoys turning messy data into something clear and organised, and wants to understand how businesses operate in practice.

You are completing, or have recently completed, a degree in:

  • Sustainability
  • Environmental Science
  • Engineering
  • Business
  • Or a related discipline

You’ll thrive if you:

  • Are comfortable working with data and Excel
  • Show curiosity about sustainability and climate reporting
  • Can work through ambiguity and messy, real-world data
  • Communicate clearly and engage well with stakeholders
  • Are organised, reliable and keen to learn in a fast-paced environment
  • Bonus if you have experience with data visualisation tools like Power BI

Perks of being part of Alinta Energy

  • Fully stocked kitchens and great office environment
  • Employee energy discounts
  • Option to purchase up to 2 weeks additional annual leave
  • One-off $500 home office reimbursement
  • Travel opportunities to visit Alinta Energy assets
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you, your family and friends
  • Ongoing support from leaders invested in your growth and development
  • Clear pathways beyond the graduate program

Eligibility criteria

  • Available to start full-time in February 2027
  • Australian or New Zealand Citizen, or Australian Permanent Resident
  • Completed or completing your undergraduate degree in 2025 or 2026

Next steps

We’ll review your application and, if suitable, you’ll be invited to complete an online assessment and video interview, followed by a face-to-face interview.

Our Diversity Commitment

Alinta Energy offers a truly diverse, safe and supportive work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from First Nations Australians, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people of all ages and people living with disability.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your application.
Applications Close: 26/07/26

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