Engineering Vacation Program (FIFO) - Paid Nine Weeks

Southern Cross Fertilisers; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation provided during the

FIFO roster

Nine-week fixed-term contract

Job summary

Southern Cross Fertilisers in Northwest Queensland is offering a 2026/27 Vacation Student Program for motivated engineering students. This paid nine-week fixed-term placement lets you apply classroom knowledge in a real operating environment while working alongside experienced professionals.

You’ll gain hands-on exposure to Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic, Mining or Chemical engineering, with FIFO travel, 12-hour shifts and camp accommodation provided, helping you build skills and a pathway

Qualifications

• Currently studying Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic, Mining or Chemical engineering and have finished the second year of study.
• Aim to apply theory in a real operating environment with experienced professionals.
• Interested in a structured industry exposure and hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering knowledge in a real-world operating environment.
• Contribute to meaningful projects during the nine-week program.
• Learn from experienced professionals and develop technical and professional skills.

Education

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Mechatronic engineering

Mining engineering

Chemical engineering

Job description

Southern Cross Fertilisers in Northwest Queensland is offering a 2026/27 Vacation Student Program for motivated engineering students. This paid nine-week fixed-term placement lets you apply classroom knowledge in a real operating environment while working alongside experienced professionals.

You’ll gain hands-on exposure to Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic, Mining or Chemical engineering, with FIFO travel, 12-hour shifts and camp accommodation provided, helping you build skills and a pathway