2026/27 Student Engineer - Pyrometallurgy (Perth)

Hatch; Perth; On-site; AUD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Career development

Job summary

Hatch is offering a Vacation Student role in Process Engineering in Perth, Western Australia. The 12-week program provides real project work, mentoring, and professional development as you bridge education and a future in global consulting.

You will join the Hydrometallurgy and Pyrometallurgy team, contribute to process engineering deliverables, and collaborate with industry professionals on real client projects throughout the program.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering with strong academic record.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Able to think laterally and innovate to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop project deliverables for clients.
• Develop mentoring relationships with experienced professionals.
• Work towards personal career goals within a flexible framework and environment.
• Attend networking events and related activities to build connections.
• Continuously learn and grow through challenging work experiences and career pathways.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Location:Perth,Western Australia,Australia

With over six decades of business and technical experience in the mining , energy , and infrastructure sectors, we see challenges evolving in every industry. We respond quickly with solutions that are smarter, more efficient, and innovative. We draw upon our 9,000 staff , with experience in over 150 countries , to challenge the status quo and create positive change for our clients, our employees, and the communities we serve.

If it isn't grown, it's mined. Our mining and metals teams help our clients to safely and sustainably mine the minerals and metals used in our everyday lives. Want to play a part of innovating and optimizing the mining life cycle on greenfield and brownfield facilities?

Vacation Student opportunity: Build the extraordinary, every day

The Hatch Vacation Student Program provides the opportunity to work on real projects and gain practical industry skills. We will help you through the transition, bridging the gap between your education and career.

As part of the Process Engineeringteam you will work alongside leading industry professionals in the Hydrometallurgy and Pyrometallurgy field to guide the development of process engineering deliverables. You will assist to develop solutions across various systems, unit operations and process equipment.

Our Professional Development Program

As a Vacation Student with Hatch, you will build professional relationships with renowned experts, and champion great initiatives for reputable, well-known clients. You will belong to a company that fosters career growth, encourages continuous improvement and is pioneering in nature.

You will have opportunities to:

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to complete project deliverables for clients
• Develop mentoring relationships with experienced professionals and experts
• Work towards individual career goals
• Work in a flexible framework and environment
• Attend networking events, opportunities, and activities
• Continuously learn and develop through a variety of challenging work experiences and career pathways

You bring to the role:

You will be working towardsa bachelors/masters degree in ChemicalEngineering, ideally in your third year (or later) of study, with a strong academic record.Candidates will haveexceptional communication and interpersonal skills and will be collaborators with the ability to think laterally and innovatively to solve problems. You will also have an interest in exploring a future with a global consulting company and are committed to creating positive change.

The 12-week program commences on Monday, 23 Nov 2026. Please note, during this time Hatch will have its annual office closure from COB Friday, 18 December 2026 and will reopen Monday, 4 January 2027.

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Strong focus on career growth, learning and mentorship
• Collaborative, values-driven culture focused on innovation and excellence

At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation.

Hatch holds an innovate reconciliation action plan and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Straight islanders to apply. As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Within Australia, this includes supporting and encouraging a collaborative workplace and a comprehensive benefit offering. If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request. We are managing this recruitment process directly and are not accepting unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.