Graduate - Commercial Analyst, Retail - Melbourne

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 can solve real business problems and influence decisions through data and insights? Kick-start your career as a Commercial Analyst in an industry that’s evolving fast and plays a critical role in Australia’s energy future.

As a Commercial Analyst Graduate, you’ll join our Retail team in a permanent role from day one, gaining hands-on experience supporting commercial decision-making across product strategy and performance, pricing and adjacency strategy.

You’ll work across teams including Retail Markets, Group Finance and Trading, building capability in financial and commercial analysis while developing a strong understanding of energy markets and drivers of business performance. Over two years, you’ll grow a well-rounded skillset through tailored rotations, while remaining embedded in your home team.

Your graduate journey begins with an induction week, bringing your cohort together in Melbourne to meet each other, pull on some hi vis to explore our Melbourne sites, and listen in on real customer calls at our contact centre.

Why you’ll love this opportunity

Work on real commercial challenges that impact business performance

Gain exposure across retail, finance and trading functions

Benefit from a structured two-year graduate program with tailored rotations

Build widely applicable analytical and commercial capability

Learn from experienced analysts in a high-performing team

What you’ll learn and do

Analyse customer, market and financial data and translate it into insights and recommendations

Support business reporting, forecasting and performance analysis

Contribute to investment business cases and commercial recommendations

Monitor competitor activity, pricing and market trends

Build dashboards and improve reporting tools and processes

Support strategic initiatives including partnerships and adjacency opportunities

What could make you a great fit

We’re looking for a curious and analytically minded graduate who enjoys solving problems, working with data, keen to understand how businesses make decisions.

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

Business, commerce or economics

Finance, statistics or analytics

Or a related discipline with a strong quantitative focus

You’ll thrive if you:

Enjoy working with data and turning it into insights

Think critically and approach problems in a structured way

Communicate clearly and are able to simplify complex information

Show curiosity and a willingness to learn

Take initiative and are keen to build your capability in a fast-paced environment

Perks of being part of Alinta Energy

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

Fully stocked kitchens and great office environment

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.

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We look forward to hearing from you.

Applications Close: 26/07/26