Graduate Mechanical Engineer

4 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Gotafe Full time

Graduate Mechanical Engineer role supporting Cement Australia's decarbonisation projects, offering hands-on experience and structured development in a leading sustainable construction materials company.

Your role

Responsibilities

  • Supporting day-to-day maintenance operations and addressing real engineering challenges.
  • Investigating problems through root cause analysis and applying practical solutions.
  • Monitoring equipment performance and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Using data to inform decision-making and drive reliability across the plant.
  • Contributing to planning and delivering maintenance activities, shutdowns, and capital projects.
  • Participating in reliability and asset improvement projects to shape future operations.
  • Building leadership skills with opportunities to supervise small teams.
  • Working as part of a team delivering Cement Australia's Decarbonisation projects, including the $106 million Railton Operations Decarbonisation Project.
  • Gaining experience across two integrated cement plants, starting in Railton (TAS) and moving to Gladstone (QLD) in the second year.
About you

Qualifications

  • Completed or be near completion of a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering.
  • A collaborative approach and ability to build strong working relationships.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for data analysis.
  • Resilience, proactivity, and willingness to step outside their comfort zone.
  • Motivation to grow, learn, and take on new challenges.
  • Openness to regular interstate travel and relocation for each rotation (sites include Gladstone, QLD and Railton, TAS).
Compensation & benefits
  • Competitive salary.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Novated leasing options.
  • Employee discounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access.
  • Support for travel and accommodation during rotations.
Training, development & rotations
  • Structured two-year Graduate Program with on-the-job experience, formal training, and one-on-one mentoring.
  • Exposure to real projects and operations, including sustainability-focused initiatives.
  • Opportunities to build leadership skills and industry connections through a national graduate cohort.
Career progression
  • Opportunity to learn the full asset and maintenance lifecycle in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
  • Foundation for a long-term career in heavy industry, with potential advancement into senior engineering or leadership roles within Cement Australia.
How to Apply

Apply online. The process includes a phone interview, live video interview, panel chat with leaders, in-person assessment centre in Brisbane (with travel provided), pre-employment checks (medical, background, references), and an induction day at your future site.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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