Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Build a career that matters - with Cement Australia

You’re driven. You’re ambitious. You want your first job out of university to mean something.

The successful graduate will commence their first rotation in Gladstone, Central Queensland, before relocating to Perth, Western Australia, to complete their final rotation. Applicants must be willing and able to relocate between both locations as part of the graduate program.

At Cement Australia, we don’t just produce cement – we lay the foundations for a more sustainable future. Our two-year Graduate Program is designed for those who want more than just a desk job. You’ll roll up your sleeves and gain hands-on experience across real projects and operations that help shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

From day one, you'll be a valued team member, contributing ideas, learning from industry experts, and building a solid foundation for a career that’s not only successful but also sustainable.

• Real Projects, Real Impact – get involved in projects that could include initiatives around automation, equipment upgrades and alternative fuels, alongside operational and safety improvements that matter.
• Diverse Experience Across Sites – start your career in Gladstone (QLD), the largest cement plant in Australia, before moving to Naval Base (Perth, WA).
• Structured learning and mentorship - grow through hands-on experience, formal training and one-on-one mentoring.
• Work That Moves You – From manufacturing to logistics, see the full cycle of how we deliver essential products to the country.
• A National Network – Join a close-knit cohort of graduates from across Australia and build strong industry connections from the get-go.
• Competitive salary and perks - Competitive salary, employee discounts, EAP access and more

As a Mechanical Engineer

Your program starts with an extended rotation through our large Gladstone operations to gain real technical depth and mentoring, before you move across to Naval Base in Perth. Across both sites, you’ll develop your capability as an engineer across maintenance reliability, operational support and shutdown coordination. Working alongside experienced engineers, trades and leaders, you’ll:

• Build maintenance foundations and reliability systems knowledge in heavy industrial operations
• Gain exposure to shutdowns, project support and operational improvement
• Develop capability in root cause analysis, maintenance strategies and operational troubleshooting
• Apply what you’ve learned to maintenance optimisation and reliability initiatives at Naval Base
• Get involved in reliability and asset improvement projects that will shape the future of our operations
• Gain leadership exposure across maintenance and operational support under supervision

• Completing (or have recently completed) a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
• Enjoy working as part of a team and building strong working relationships
• Love solving complex problems and making sense of data
• Resilient, proactive, and ready to step outside your comfort zone
• Keen to grow, learn and take on new challenges
• Open to relocation, starting in Gladstone, QLD before moving to Naval Base, WA (we’ll support you the whole way)

Hint: We want to know the real you. If you copy and paste an answer to our questions straight from an AI tool, you're not going to stand out. Take an extra few minutes to make sure your answers reflect you. We don't use AI to screen your application and pride ourselves on the personal engagement in our hiring process. We would love for you to do the same.

• Apply Online – Applications close 27th of July
• Phone Interview – Quick chat with our friendly team.
• Live Video Interview – No robots, no recordings – just real people.
• Panel Chat with Leaders – Meet our team and learn more about your potential future.
• Assessment Centre – We’ll fly you to Brisbane to take part in our in-person assessment day
• Pre-employment Checks & Offer - This includes medical, background checks and references.
• You’re In! – Time to build your career. If needed, we’ll help you relocate to your first rotation.