Graduate Program - Mine Engineer

Macmahon Holdings Limited; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Macmahon Holdings Limited invites graduates to join its Graduate Engineer Program in Western Australia. You will gain hands-on experience across surface mining operations, with structured development, mentoring from experienced professionals and exposure to multiple commodities and sites.

The program supports the transition from university to industry and future career progression in mining. You will rotate through key operational and technical functions, contributing to mine planning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• Recent graduate or final-year student eligible to commence full-time employment.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Willingness to work FIFO or DIDO rosters and travel across Western Australian operations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive attitude and commitment to continuous development.
• Pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, as well as criminal history and qualification checks.

Responsibilities

• Support mine planning, drill and blast, production and operational activities.
• Assist with engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze operational performance and contribute to business outcomes.
• Build strong working relationships with operational teams and stakeholders.
• Contribute to our people-first culture and live our Winning Values.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Job description

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At Macmahon, you'll find something different. We're a successful mining and civil contractor that's going places – and we want to take you with us. When you join Macmahon, you're joining a quality team that's built together, and built to last.

Surface Mining Australia, Macmahon's largest operating company, delivers high-quality open-cut mining solutions across Australia, driven by operational excellence, strong safety performance, and deep industry expertise. Our people are the backbone of our capability, enabling us to partner closely with clients to sustainably deliver value every day.

About the role

Join Macmahon's Graduate Engineer Program and gain practical experience across our surface mining operations throughout Western Australia.

Designed to support the transition from university to industry, the program provides hands‑on operational exposure, structured development, and mentoring from experienced mining professionals. Throughout the program, you'll build technical capability, develop your understanding of mining operations, and gain exposure to a range of commodities, projects and operational environments.

The program is designed to support your development as an Engineer while providing the operational experience required for future career progression within the mining industry.

• Graduate Mining Engineer opportunities across Macmahon's surface mining operations in Western Australia
• FIFO or DIDO roster arrangements depending on site requirements
• Exposure to multiple operational environments and mining commodities
• Structured development, mentoring and on‑the‑job training
• Opportunities to rotate through key operational and technical functions
• Professional development designed to support long‑term career growth within Macmahon

Responsibilities

• Support mine planning, drill and blast, production and operational activities
• Assist with engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyse operational performance and contribute to business outcomes
• Build strong working relationships with operational teams and stakeholders
• Contribute to our people‑first culture and live our Winning Values
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent qualification
• Recent graduate or final‑year student eligible to commence full‑time employment
• Full Australian working rights (Citizenship or Permanent Residency)
• Willingness to work FIFO or DIDO rosters and travel across Western Australian operations
• Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn and commitment to continuous development
• Successful applicants must pass a pre‑employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, as well as criminal history and qualification checks

Why Macmahon?

• Be part of a team that looks out for each other. Work with skilled, down‑to‑earth people
• Build a long‑term career with opportunities for future progression and leadership development