About Orica
Orica is one of the worlds leading mining and infrastructure solutions providers. From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting-edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilise the earths resources.
At Orica, its the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Founded in as a supplier of explosives to the Victorian gold fields in Australia, we have grown to become a world leader in mining and civil blasting and technology with a presence in over 100 countries. Every day, all around the world, our diverse team of more than 13,000 people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress.
About the AusPac Graduate Program
We are excited to invite applications for our Engineering Graduate Program, commencing in February .
As a graduate, youll be part of a two-year program featuring:
Structured 2-Year Program Two 12-month rotations across AusPac operations;
Mentorship Learn from some of the best minds in the industry;
Network Connect with a global community of engineers and professionals;
Global Impact Work on real-world engineering challenges that make a difference;
Permanent Role Land a full-time position after the program.
Your Role as a Graduate Engineer
Depending on your discipline, youll contribute to critical operations and projects that drive innovation and performance across our sites.
Opportunity: Graduate Manufacturing Quality
As a Graduate Manufacturing Engineer, youll gain hands-on experience in a high-impact manufacturing environment and play a key role in maintaining and improving product quality.
What you’ll be doing:
Support quality improvement projects focused on product compliance and customer specifications;
Assist in supplier management initiatives, including raw material qualification and performance monitoring;
Contribute to internal process quality control and continuous improvement activities;
Participate in training programs and cross-functional collaboration to enhance quality standards.
Opportunity: Graduate Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineer
As a Graduate Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineer at Orica, youll help modernize plant operations through smart systems and continuous improvement.
What youll be doing:
Support asset management strategies to maximize plant uptime and equipment reliability;
Perform fault finding and problem solving to quickly resolve technical issues;
Assist with planned and reactive maintenance, including major plant shutdowns;
Maintain a wide range of manufacturing equipment, gaining hands-on experience across various systems.
Opportunity: Graduate Process Safety & Risk Engineer
As a Graduate Process Safety & Risk Engineer, you’ll gain hands-on experience in supporting SHES systems, risk management, and on-site implementation.
A key part of the role includes leading a major project on process safety risk assessment and control related to the manufacturing and handling of explosives in a global setting.
What youll be doing:
Drive and deliver improvements in process safety risk management across multiple manufacturing sites;
Analyze SHES data to identify material risks and program gaps, supporting sites in improving risk controls;
Develop and present progress reports to leadership using tools like Enablon, Power BI, and OpenText;
Participate in Hazard Studies and Bowtie assessments to support process safety systems development;
Contribute to strategic SHES projects aimed at closing performance gaps and enhancing safety culture.
What you will bring
Youre studying or have recently completed a degree in:
Science (Chemistry or Materials Science) Quality or Materials Engineering related Discipline;
Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering;
Chemical, Process, Safety Engineering or related discipline.
Graduation year: or
Degree level: Bachelors, Postgraduate, or Masters
Location and Support
Your first rotation will be based at our Helidon site, QLD.
Future rotations may include other exciting locations across AusPac (to be confirmed).
We offer relocation assistance, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
We respect and value all
Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyones contributions. Orica is committed to improving diversity, embedding equity, and supporting an inclusive work culture.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.
Applications Close: Friday, 8 August
Apply now and learn more: www.orica.com/careers/graduate-program
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