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    3.6(34 ratings)
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    3.5(34 ratings)
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    2.9(34 ratings)
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    1.0
    Project Coordinator
    Oct 2024
    Jerseyville NSW 2431
    My experience at CS Energy was disappointing due to poor leadership, high turnover, and a lack of recognition for hard-working employees, leading to a toxic work environment.
    The good thingsGood people work for the company
    The challengesCS Energy faces significant challenges in its leadership and work culture. Good, hardworking employees are often let go without clear reasons, leading to high turnover. The executives, particularly the CEO, show little concern for employee well-being or retention. Instead of fostering a positive, supportive environment, the company allows negativity and poor management to thrive, making it difficult for employees to feel valued or motivated. If CS Energy wants to improve, it needs to start by addressing these leadership issues, valuing its talent, and eliminating toxic behaviors that are dragging the company down.
    6 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Current Employee
    May 2024
    Fortitude Valley QLD 4006Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Have been working here for 6 months and it's been a breath of fresh air. The company is working its way through its historic challenges and at the same time is forward-focused on transitioning the company, its assets and its people for the future - a diversified low-carbon energy portfolio. Such a great time to get involved.
    The good thingsSo many opportunities to make a difference as the company navigates the energy transition. Friendly culture and great work environment.
    The challengesWith the company growing at such a fast pace there have been challenges in terms of alignment and collaboration on key activities. The company is working hard to address this and changes have been noticeable.
    1.0
    Anonymous
    May 2024
    Brigalow QLD 4412former employee
    There are better options available in the western downs region within this sector. Save yourself the pain and suffering, and learn from others' mistakes.
    The good things- most staff working here are friendly and great to work with
    The challenges- CS Energy as a company lacks integrity. based on its own defined core values - Advises one thing, then does another. - Over utilise of contractor staff to the company's advantage, in most cases turning a blind eye. - Career progress very limited for most, unless your in with certain groups. -
    4 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Energy Markets
    Jan 2024
    Fortitude Valley QLD 4006current employee
    Loving it
    The good thingsGreat new office. Awesome people focused on making a real difference. Excellent opportunities with the transition to renewables and building a retail book. Exciting times.
    The challengesKeeping aligned through this rapid period of growth…but it does create huge opportunities.
    1.0
    Corporate Office Manager
    Jun 2023
    Brisbane QLD 4000
    Don’t work for CS Energy unless you really can’t get a job anywhere else
    The good thingsHybrid working opportunities
    The challengesThe culture is the worst I’ve experienced. Many heads of and managers have been employees for 20+ years and only know how to manage not lead. They reward all the wrong things.
    9 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Engineer
    Jan 2023
    9 to 10 years in the role, former employee
    Work with Stanwell if you must work with energy
    The good thingsAiming to be flexible
    The challengesPoor management. Limited opportunities for development. Say one thing and do another. Beaurocratic.
    6 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Corporate Office
    Oct 2022
    former employee
    Worst company I have worked for, that was a career setback
    The good thingswork diversity, pay ok, some decent people in the organisation
    The challengesCulture, cooperation, process, trust / ethics lacking in treatment of staff, implicit protection and support of problem people.
    6 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Manager
    Jul 2020
    Definitely going in the right direction
    The good things- Lots of new technologies either just implemented or in the process of being implemented. And there is a clear understanding of the importance of these in the future of the company - Large amount of new staff from various industries with fresh ideas and out-of-the-box thinking which is refreshing in the Energy sector - CEO is very accessible and communicates regularly - Top notch End-of-Trip facilities for those who like an active commute to work (High quality bathrooms, Showers, lockers, towel service and bike racks)
    The challenges- Still quite a few spreadsheet heroes in the some pockets of the business and therefore lots of room to automate and optimise processes - Blind eye turned to poor cultural behaviors of some individuals due to the importance of their roles, although this is starting to get better.
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Planner
    Mar 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role
    Was good to work there again
    The good thingsGenerally good staff and work environment
    The challengesQuite high level of bureaucracy
    5.0
    Engineering Role
    Mar 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role
    A great Employer, that recognises the value of its people and is working hard to address the challenges that it faces
    The good thingsInclusiveness, Planning and Respect. Understanding and goal driven
    The challengesCan be slow to act and full of Red Tape
    5.0
    Analyst
    Mar 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Excellent
    The good thingsExcellent culture, strong safety focus, interesting work
    The challengesHq location (fortitude valley) is difficult to commute to
    4.0
    Administration Support Officer
    Apr 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Callide is a great operation and the people that work there are reflected in a welcoming community.
    The good thingsA great team of people with a depth of knowledge they are willing to share. Fantastic to be part of a business that takes consultation with its employees seriously.
    The challengesA handful of resources that are unwilling to embrace positive change.
    5.0
    Project Officer
    Apr 2018
    Very positive, the business has continuously supported my career development
    The good thingsLots of opportunity to grow Work Life Balance Great Workforce & Friendly
    The challengesNew challenges everyday in generation, no day the same.
    4.0
    Administraion
    Apr 2018
    Overall good employer
    The good thingsGood work life balance, happy to provide on career development. Company has good benefits.
    The challengesManagement was not the greatest but has definitely improved recently.
    4.0
    Specialist Ash Dam Projects
    Apr 2018
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Great people with ample oppertunities to expand your skills base
    The good thingsHighly skilled work force, rewarding work place, plenty of opportunities for those wishing to develop their skill sets.
    The challengesAging plant, changing coal quality.
    4.0
    Corporate Services Manager
    Apr 2018
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Everyday is an Adventure!
    The good thingsOverall good friendly staff with very high skill levels and commitment to company.
    The challengesOwned by Qld Government with quite a bit of union resistance to change.
    5.0
    Junior Engineer
    Nov 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    I was given an opportunity to develop and I was well supported during my time.
    The good thingshealthy culture. staff are great and seek to work with each other.
    The challengesPlenty of travel depending on employment location but if it suits then it's good.
    4.0
    Business Solutions Manager
    Oct 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Want a Professional Workplace - Very Few Places are Better
    The good thingsIncredibly professional people with a organisation who cares about your well being.
    The challengesA every changing industry with lots of stakeholders and influencers..
    1.0
    People and Safety
    Oct 2017
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    State owned organisation that wished it could be a mature private company
    The good thingsNice people to work with mostly
    The challengesIncompetent managers
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Electrical Engineer
    Sep 2017
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Had a great time working here!
    The good thingsGreat people, great career development when the market is good.
    The challengesToo much government intervention at senior leadership level. Constant change in direction drove the business downhill.
    5.0
    Project Management Officer
    Aug 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Great experience and work/family life balance
    The good thingsThe team I worked with were great. Had our challenges from the operations teams working in with the construction team but we made it gel in the end.
    The challengesAs a contractor I found it difficult receiving acceptance from the full time CS Energy employees
    3.0
    E&IC Engineering Manager
    Aug 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Diverse work life balance
    The good thingsDiversity work life balance
    The challengesRed tape, procedures based on filing to many forms
    2.0
    Asset Management
    Sep 2016
    Brisbane QLD 40001 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    No drive no problem
    The good thingsThere are a few capable people
    The challengesManagement has very little vision, capability or talent.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Head Office
    Jul 2016
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Excellent Opporutnities
    The good thingsYou will be given the opportunity to make a difference very early on. Good career development opportunities and flexible working arrangements make work-life-balance possible.
    The challengesThere are very few (if any) negative aspects about working here
    1.0
    Employee
    Mar 2016
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Terrible place to work
    The good thingsNothing is good about the company Staff (non management) are wonderful
    The challengesThere is no opportunity to progress and when you put in hard work and effort it goes unnoticed. Management walk all over the staff.
    4.0
    Contract engineer electrical
    Feb 2016
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    My CS Energy contracts were worthwhile, but hampered by constraints.
    The good thingsImportant, interesting projects in a good, supportive team environment.
    The challengesBudget and other constraints that prevent the completion of important works. Also poor documentation structure.
    4.0
    Project Manager
    Feb 2016
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Proud history and alot of great people
    The good thingsHome each night - competitive rates
    The challengesCulture - It has not matured at the same rate as the units.
    2.0
    Planner
    Feb 2016
    Callide QLD 4715Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    the company is not mature enough to cope with the expectations and dynamic nature of the business world. The leaders are stuck in the 80s where management not leadership is the norm.
    The good thingsWork life balance. That is it!!
    The challengesPolitics, beauacracy and a steadfast resolve to not change any work processes.
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Senior IT Professional
    Feb 2016
    7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    Lots of opportunity for a number of years but cut backs went to far in latter years
    The good thingsPay above average, head office modern fit out, mature systems (I.e SAP) available for size of company
    The challengesLack of experienced management in IT. Inefficient business approval processes
    2.0
    Executive Assistant
    Oct 2015
    Wooloowin QLD 4030
    A productive few years and a great learning experience.
    The good thingsGood salary and benefits.
    The challengesPoor management with poor communication and no team building skills. Long working day and need to work on weekends in order to fulfill unreasonable expectations.
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