WesCEF Mechanical Engineering Vacation Program

WesCEF Mechanical Engineering Vacation Program - 2026/2027

4d ago , from Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers

• Turn theory into practice – solve real business challenges through our impactful 12‑week program.
• Build your technical knowledge through practical operational experience and dedicated mentoring and support.
• With our world‑class production facilities in Kwinana, you don’t have to work fly‑in, fly‑out to get the best hands‑on experience.
• Mechanical Engineering disciplines invited to apply for placements commencing in late November 2026.

Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF) is a division of Wesfarmers Limited and has been operating in Western Australia for more than 110 years. Our eight businesses manufacture and supply essential products to over 225,000 customers in 26 countries, supporting key sectors including agriculture, mining, energy, construction and households. Safety, sustainability and community are central to how we operate. We are committed to continuous safety improvement and are working toward net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.

With more than 1,300 employees across WA, Queensland and Victoria, we foster a respectful, inclusive workplace where diverse thinking is valued. Guided by our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy and Aboriginal Inclusion Plan, we support gender balance, cultural respect, Indigenous employment and flexible work. We invest in our people through training, career development and recognition programmes.

This is a 12‑week paid Vacation Program that will commence from late November 2026 and run through to mid‑February 2027.

Through vacation work with WesCEF you will apply theory and grow technical expertise, collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and build communication and leadership capability as part of your experience.

Our goal is to support you throughout, offering tailored training, support, guidance and a launchpad toward a great career.

• CSBP AAN – production of ammonia gas, ammonium nitrate solid and liquid, as well as emulsion products
• Kleenheat – gas production (LNG and LPG)
• Australian Gold Reagents – sodium cyanide production (liquid & solid)
• CSBP Fertilisers – range of liquid and solid fertiliser and nutrient products
• WesCEF Technical and Operational Services

• Develop highly sought‑after skills for future employment, including safety, commercial, communication, presentation and influencing skills.
• Implement and improve your technical skills and knowledge in a hands‑on engineering work environment.
• Work on meaningful and relevant projects that will have a direct impact on our business; you will also have the opportunity to present your project to our leadership team.
• Join our supportive engineering team and gain invaluable experience from recent graduates, engineers, operators and technical services teams.
• Work closely with your mentor who will guide and assist you during the program.
• Collaborate with and build lasting relationships with other WesCEF vacation engineering students.
• Some students may be offered a cadetship with WesCEF which provides part‑time employment through the final year of university and is a potential pathway to our graduate program – please note that cadet ships are not guaranteed.

• You are an engineering student in your penultimate year who enjoys working with a broad range of internal stakeholders and thrives in an inclusive, collaborative and innovative environment with a strong safety culture.
• You value the opportunity to build on your commercial and safety focus.
• Attention to detail is essential, including well‑developed verbal and written communication skills.
• You have an innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the status‑quo.
• You have a passion for your field of engineering.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Applications close:
Friday 31 July 2026 at 5 PM AWST.