Graduate - Supply Chain

Orica Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Orica invites applications for the 2026 AusPac Graduate Program, commencing February 2027. It spans two 12‑month rotations across AusPac operations, with a pathway to a permanent role.

You will gain hands-on experience in scheduling, transport coordination, and logistics, and you’ll be mentored by senior supply chain professionals. The program emphasizes real‑world operational challenges, cross‑functional collaboration, and a commitment to inclusion.

Qualifications

• Degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Logistics, or Engineering completed in 2024 or 2025.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Collaborative mindset and a willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Support first rotation activities: scheduling, transport coordination, and logistics operations to improve efficiency.
• Support second rotation: alignment of production planning with demand, inventory accuracy, and cost reduction.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Willingness to learn

Fast learner

Education

Operations Management, Supply Chain Logistics, or Engineering degree (2024/2025)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

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Graduate - Supply Chain

Date: 2 Oct 2026

Location: Brisbane, QLD, AU, 4030

Company: Orica

About Orica

About the AusPac Graduate Program

We are excited to invite applications for our 2026 Graduate Program, commencing in February 2027. This two-year program offers two 12-month rotations across our AusPac operations, culminating in a permanent role within the business.

As a graduate at Orica, you will:

• Spend Year 1 developing core skills across Scheduling, Transport Coordination, and Logistics Operations.
• Spend Year 2 building deeper capability in Production Planning, Materials Planning, and S&OP.
• Take part in a structured development pathway designed to accelerate your professional growth.
• Be mentored by experienced supply chain professionals and leaders.
• Join a connected network of graduates across our global business.
• Work on real‑world operational and planning challenges.

As aGraduate – Supply Chain, you will gain hands‑on experience across key scheduling and planning functions that keep our operations running efficiently. You will develop skills in transport scheduling, production planning, materials planning, and S&OP, giving you a solid foundation for a long‑term supply chain career.

This role will support the delivery of Orica’s manufactured products across Queensland and play a key part in planning activities that enable safe, timely, and cost‑effective operations.

You will be based in Brisbane, starting on a Monday–Friday schedule for onboarding and training before transitioning to a 7 days on / 7 days off roster, offering both variety and work‑life balance.

At Orica, you will join a team shaping the future of mining and infrastructure solutions worldwide, with opportunities for growth, development, and the chance to make a real impact.

What you will be doing 1st Rotation:

• Contribute to supply chain initiatives that enhance efficiency and support continuous improvement;
• Assist with daily delivery scheduling, ensuring manufacturing capacity and transport availability meet customer needs;
• Analyse supply and procurement data to support risk management and drive improvement opportunities;
• Support key logistics administration, including delivery dockets, freight orders, invoicing, and stock tracking;
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams and carriers to manage schedule changes and respond to shifting regional demands;
• Maintain accurate transportation documentation, assist with inventory reconciliation, and work to minimize logistics and storage costs.

What you will be doing 2nd Rotation:

• Support daily and weekly production planning, helping prioritise what needs to be manufactured;
• Apply bestpractice stock management to keep realtime production and inventory records accurate;
• Connect market activity with production needs, including safety stock levels and raw material requirements;
• Translate the S&OP supply plan into material needs, helping align demand and supply;
• Help balance the supply master plan to optimise manufacturing capacity and reduce costs.

What you will bring

• A relevant Degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Logistics, or Engineering completed in 2024 or 2025;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word;
• A collaborative mindset and a willingness to learn and grow;
• Curiosity, resilience, and the ability to adapt in a fastmoving environment.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. Orica is committed to improving diversity, embedding equity, and supporting an inclusive work culture.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.