Graduate Mechanical Engineer

PageUp People Limited; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Mentoring programs

Discounts on health insurance

Parental leave & super booster

Job summary

Aurizon invites graduates to join a 3-year program designed to build leadership, technical capability, and professional networks. The Brisbane-based rotation across Asset Management & Strategy offers hands-on projects, mentorship from senior engineers, and exposure to rolling stock reliability and maintenance teams.

Successful applicants will have completed a bachelor-level degree in Mechanical Engineering by December 2026 and will develop through structured development programs, preparing for a

Qualifications

• Completed undergraduate degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering by December 2026.
• Strong leadership and technical capability development.
• Willingness to participate in regional rotation across Brisbane areas.

Responsibilities

• Participate in graduate challenges, working in multi-disciplinary teams to present innovative solutions for Aurizon’s future.
• Work with senior rolling stock engineers, reliability specialists and maintenance teams during the graduate program.
• Engage in a 12-month regional rotation across the 3-year program and develop leadership and engineering capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Start your Graduate career in 2027 with Aurizon, Australia’s largest rail freight operator!

Our 3-year Graduate Program builds outstanding foundations for a successful future. You will have the opportunity to work across diverse areas of our business and engage in meaningful projects all while developing your technical skills, leadership capability, and professional networks. We offer a supportive and challenging program which provides flexible career paths aimed to support you in a successful and rewarding career with us.

As an Aurizon Graduate you will have-

• Mentors in the business to guide and support you in the early stages of your career
• Structured, individualised development program focused on both personal and professional skills
• Graduate challenges, working in multi-disciplined teams presenting innovative solutions for Aurizon’s future

The successful engineering graduate will be part of the wider Asset Management & Strategy team based in Brisbane. Working in Aurizon’s Above Rail business there will be a 12- month regional rotation across the 3-year graduate program. You will find yourself working with senior rollingstock engineers, reliability specialists and maintenance teams during your time in the graduate program and gaining an insider look at the Rail Industry!

About Aurizon Graduates:

We are seeking Graduates who can build great leadership skills as well as develop their technical capability

Graduates who want to grow their career in Aurizon and are flexible to work in the regional communities where Aurizon operates

Have ambition and demonstrate both exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Most importantly have the passion and drive to succeed.

You must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree or higher qualification that is bachelor level or above in MechanicalEngineering, and completed your relevant qualification by December 2026

What we offer you:

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long‑term and exciting career opportunities.

Some of our benefits include:

• Development and growth opportunities.
• Access to mentoring and development programs.
• Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
• Parental leave programme and super booster.

Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.

Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.

At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high‑performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.

Advertised: 06 Oct 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 13 Oct 2026 E. Australia Standard Time