Grad Process Eng & Sustainability Champ

Goodman Fielder; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodman Fielder in Clayton is seeking a Graduate Process Engineer to support sustainability-led projects within a large-scale FMCG manufacturing environment. You'll work with engineering, operations and technical teams to review sustainability impact and embed environmental considerations from project design.

The role offers exposure to process improvement, manufacturing technology and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on reducing waste, energy and water use while developing technical

Qualifications

• Must have a Chemical Engineering degree, with a minor in Environmental Engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Collaborative and proactive across multiple teams.
• Growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Interest in sustainability and sustainable manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

• Review upcoming projects through a sustainability lens to identify environmental improvements.
• Assess opportunities to reduce waste, energy, and water consumption in manufacturing projects.
• Embed sustainability into project design in collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Technical and Project teams.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reliability and cost.
• Analyze data and translate findings into practical recommendations for site teams.
• Support adoption of emerging technologies and more sustainable manufacturing solutions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the Clayton site.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaborative mindset

Growth mindset

Sustainability passion

Learning agility

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Environmental Engineering minor

Job description

Kick-start your engineering career with Goodman Fielder as a Graduate Process Engineer, based at our Clayton manufacturing site.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Chemical Engineering graduate with a minor in Environmental Engineering to play a key role in how we approach sustainability across our future projects.

You'll work closely with project, engineering, operations and technical teams to review the sustainability impact of upcoming projects, identify opportunities to reduce environmental impact and help ensure sustainability is considered from the outset.

Alongside this, you'll gain broad exposure to process improvement, manufacturing technology and continuous improvement within a large-scale FMCG environment.

What you will do

• Review upcoming projects and initiatives through a sustainability and environmental lens, identifying opportunities to improve environmental outcomes.
• Assess opportunities to reduce waste, energy, water and resource consumption across manufacturing projects.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Technical, R&D and Project teams to embed sustainability into project design and decision-making.
• Support process improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, reliability, productivity and cost.
• Analyse data and translate findings into practical recommendations for project and site teams.
• Contribute to the adoption of emerging technologies and more sustainable manufacturing solutions.
• Support change and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

What you will bring

• Chemical Engineering degree is essential, with a minor in Environmental Engineering.
• A genuine interest in sustainability, environmental impact and sustainable manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess data and turn insights into practical recommendations.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with confidence to work across multiple teams and influence outcomes.
• A growth mindset, curiosity and enthusiasm for learning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• A passion for innovation, continuous improvement and finding better ways of doing things.

About us

Goodman Fielder is one of Australasia's leading food companies, home to some of Australia and New Zealand's most loved food brands.

Our purpose is making everyday food better for everyone, and we're committed to building a more sustainable and innovative future for our business, our people and the communities we operate in.

What can we offer you?

This is more than a first step into engineering — it's an opportunity to build a career where engineering, sustainability and innovation come together.

You'll gain exposure to major projects, experienced engineering professionals and cross-functional teams while developing your technical and commercial understanding of FMCG manufacturing.

With continued investment, innovation and new product development on the horizon, there is plenty of opportunity to grow your skills and build a long-term career with Goodman Fielder.