Culture at Energy Queensland

The company's culture is generally quite good, as people who work here are pretty happy to be here. Outside of work socialising opportunities are available through people you meet, however the company generally doesn't fund much socialising as it is government. The graduate cohort is large, so it is easy to find people around your age that you can get along with.

During work hours I am often encouraged to reach out to those in other departments to make use of a range of people with different areas of expertise. I however have not made as much use of this as I could yet and therefor can't speak too much to it.

Again, comes back to your specific team. I have worked with multiple teams - one was really enjoyable where they showed a high level of interest in your work and you as a person but the other less so. They were more set in their ways and being the new kid on the block made it difficult to fit in.

To summarise into one word would be safety - it is a theme that is embedded into all aspects of the business. Teams promote a sense of belonging and ensure that the team is able to work together to achieve outcomes and goals.

The culture is heavily dependent on the division / team you join. My current team is extremely cooperative and socialises frequently outside of work hours.

At work, people are very supportive and helpful when asking for help. There is no pressure of having to work as fast as possible, the level of stress is good and moderate. It is easy to reach upper management. Outside work, there isn't much socialising but there are especial occasions such as end of graduate rotation or Christmas when we get together outside work hours.

The culture is very good in the company. Most people have the mindset to foster learning and development of themselves and others. This allows those that do not have an understanding of certain aspects of the business to ask the questions they need without harsh criticism. Others are usually flexible to allow time for conversation and there is no micromanagement from managers.

Positive open communication within the office. Easy to make friends and there is an active social committee.

There is a massive safety culture present throughout the business. Teamwork is encouraged and socialising amongst colleagues fortifies collaboration.

People regularly meet casually, informally and formally according to the context. There are some regular social events set out by corporate for morning teas.

My team is very inclusive. I feel like I'm heard and my opinion is valued.

Culture changes team to team slightly, however overall, from my experience is one reason I love working at EQL. Generally, colleagues have been great, seniors/supervisors and management have also been very approachable, friendly and helpful. During work/training trips socialising amongst colleagues is inclusive and relaxed.

There is 2 sides of this topic. On one hand there are some great areas for workplace culture where there is plenty of respect and direction in hierarchy and good support and teamwork. On the other hand there are some parts of the company that have some less than desirable culture where if you are not part of the "in crowd" you are excluded and even bullied in some instances.

My team's culture is welcoming and inclusive. The team has a lot of work to do with the decarbonisation of 33 power stations, however, always finds time socialise and joke around as well. The team has members with extensive experience in different areas of electrical engineering and are always ready to mentor others. The company culture is also big on socialising and building relationships outside of work as well which is nice.

The culture at EQL isn't bad, but it could be better. Different teams believe they are better and hold higher regard than others which can cause problems and deteriorate relationships. Within teams however, the culture seems to be fairly good. Constructive conversations can be had where differing opinions are raised, but ultimately a unanimous decision is arrived at. This idea is similar for cooperation and teamwork; within teams it seems to be positive. The after hours culture seems to be very positive at EQL. Employees get along very well after hours at events with members from within their team, but also other teams.

Fairly hierarchical. Though I have been able to learn and have meetings even with the more technically focused managers. Strong foundational teamwork with regular meets and constant access to communication.

General culture at EQL is lacklustre - not many social events or encouragement to interact. Within my team and with other graduates the culture is great, with the occasional after-work event organised.

Large government organisations. Things move slow but you still have the freedom to make change on a personal or team level if you are motivated. Each team performs specific tasks depending on their focus area (e.g. planning, protection, or design). This causes some level of siloing in some (but not all) teams as they may not interact with other teams very often. Office culture is professional in my experience. I have heard it varies by team. I cannot comment on the culture in field teams as I have not experience that yet. Most people I have worked with are more than happy to help a graduate out. Having the "graduate" label gives you the ability to ask questions and ask for help. There is no Friday culture among the Brisbane grads but you often find grads having lunch together.

I find the culture at EQL to be exceptionally inclusive and supportive. There are opportunities for socializing both inside and outside the business, so the workplace inclusivity extends beyond the workplace. This makes everyone feel welcomed and fosters a sense of belonging. Additionally, the sense of unity and a shared commitment to our goals is evident in the way we tackle projects and solve challenges, which contributes to an enjoyable work environment.

Very large organisation so there is a big hierarchy. Generally as grads we have little interaction with senior leaders, but when you do meet them they are very open to having a conversation. Amongst peers, there is a lot of interaction & socialising with others based in the same location (i.e., same city) but harder to socialise across the state. Some activities to increase this but still a work in progress. I have always felt my direct team & supervisor to be very helpful and collaborative, and always felt confident to speak up & ask questions where needed. I also feel like I am part of the team, even when rotating into a new team.