In-Demand Engineer Jobs in Townsville, Qld

Graduate - Engineer
Orica —South Townsville QLD
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Relocation assistance
Project Manager Infrastructure
AECOM —New Townsville City QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Construction experience
- Budgeting
12d
Project Engineer
Downer Group —New Townsville City QLD
- Weekend availability
- Maintenance
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
10d
Engineering Tradesperson - Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
Queensland Government —New Townsville City QLD
- Call employer
- Annual leave
EOI - Site Engineer
SEE Group —New Townsville City QLD
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
10d
Project Engineer - Townsville
Endfire Engineering Pty Ltd —Townsville QLD
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
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EOI - Project Engineer
SEE Group —New Townsville City QLD
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Bachelor's degree
10d
Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical (Fitter and Turner)
Queensland Government —New Townsville City QLD
- Call employer
- Annual leave
Dr Jonathan Harris North Queensland Engineering Scholarship
AECOM —New Townsville City QLD
- Up to $10,000 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
2027 Cadet Structural Designer
AECOM —South Townsville QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Senior Secondary Certificate of Education
- University
- Associate degree
Technical Field Engineer
Unisys —New Townsville City QLD
- Software troubleshooting
Associate Engineer - IV & Construction Services
SMEC —New Townsville City QLD
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Construction experience
- Relocation assistance
- Parental leave
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
CMW Geosciences —New Townsville City QLD
- Full-time
- Civil Engineering
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
Quick Apply
3d
Project Manager - Earthworks
McCoskers —New Townsville City QLD
- Full-time
- No degree
- Organisational skills
- Construction experience
Quick Apply
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
WSP —New Townsville City QLD
- Hybrid work
- Construction experience
- In-person
- Leadership
- Relocation assistance
- Work from home
Engineer – Roads & Highway
SMEC —New Townsville City QLD
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Civil Engineering
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
Senior Associate Engineer – Roads and Highways
SMEC —New Townsville City QLD
- Full-time
- Business development
- Bachelor's degree
- Civil Engineering
- Relocation assistance
- Parental leave
Associate Engineer – Roads and Highways
SMEC —New Townsville City QLD
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Civil Engineering
- Leadership
- Relocation assistance
- Parental leave
Principal Engineer – Roads and Highways
SMEC —New Townsville City QLD
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Business development
- Bachelor's degree
- Parental leave
Engineering Tradesperson - Electrical
Queensland Government —New Townsville City QLD
- Call employer
- Annual leave

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Graduate - Engineer

Orica -
South Townsville QLD

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Date: 21 Aug 2026

Location: South Townsville, QLD, AU, 4810

Company: Orica

About Orica

Orica is one of the world’s leading providers of mining and infrastructure solutions. With a proud history dating back to 1874, we’ve evolved into a global force, operating in over 100 countries with a team of more than 13,000 people. From world-class explosives and blasting systems to breakthrough digital technologies and geotechnical monitoring, we’re committed to sustainably mobilising the Earth’s resources.

At Orica, we believe in the power of our people to lead change and shape the future of our industry. Now, we’re looking for the next generation of leaders to join us on this journey.

About the AusPac Graduate Program

We are excited to invite applications for our 2027 Graduate Program, commencing in February 2027.

As a graduate, you’ll be part of a two-year program featuring:

Structured 2-Year Program – Two 12-month rotations across AusPac operations;
Mentorship – Learn from some of the best minds in the industry;
Network – Connect with a global community of engineers and professionals;
Global Impact – Work on real-world engineering challenges that make a difference;
Permanent Role – Opportunity to land a full-time position after the program.
Your role as a Graduate - Engineer

As a Graduate - Engineer, you'll begin your career within Orica's world-leading Technical Services team, where you'll gain hands-on experience supporting blasting operations across surface and underground mining environments.

The role provides structured development in blasting engineering, explosives technology, blast design, initiation systems, digital blasting solutions, field operations, and customer support.

Through structured learning, mentoring, and practical site experience, you'll develop the technical capabilities to progress into a Blasting Engineer and Technical Services Engineer roles within Orica.

Orica is the leading supplier of commercial explosives which enables our graduates to rotate through the most extensive range of blasting applications in different markets:

Open-cut Metalliferous
Open-pit Coal
Underground Metalliferous

As such our graduate positions supports re-location to our technical hubs:

Brisbane, QLD
Mackay, QLD
Perth, WA
Kalgoorlie, WA
Newcastle, NSW
Adelaide, SA
What you will be doing

Work alongside experienced Blasting Engineers, Technical Services Engineers, Operations teams, and customers;
Support the design, planning, and review of blasting activities across customer sites;
Develop an understanding of explosives technologies, initiation systems, and blasting applications;
Participate in blast audits, field inspections, surveys, and quality assurance activities;
Analyse blast performance data and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives;
Learn how factors such as geology, rock characteristics, blast design, and timing influence operational outcomes;
Assist with the implementation and use of industry-leading technologies including BlastIQ™, SHOTPlus™, FRAGTrack™, and WebGen™;
Build practical experience in both surface and underground mining environments.

What you will bring

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline;
Completed degree in 2026 or earlier;
A willingness to travel and work in field-based environments;
Exposure to mining, quarrying, construction, or resource industries through internships, vacation work, or university projects (desirable).
Your qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline;
Completed degree in 2026 or earlier;
A willingness to travel and work in field-based environments;
Exposure to mining, quarrying, construction, or resource industries through internships, vacation work, or university projects (desirable).
Location and Support

Your first rotation will be based at Townsville, QLD.
Future rotations may include other exciting locations across AusPac (to be confirmed).
We offer relocation assistance, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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.

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.

Applications Close: Friday, 28 August 2026

and learn more: Orica Graduate Program

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