FAQ - Graduates

Applications open on 11 July 2025 and will remain open until 1 August 2025.

To be eligible for our Graduate program you will need to be in your final year of study or have recently completed a relevant degree.  You will also require citizenship or working rights in Australia. In addition, for the following disciplines you will need:

  • Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical Engineering degree, or similar
  • Electrical Engineer - Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering degree, or similar
  • Technical Services Graduate - degree qualifications in a Materials Science e.g. Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Process Engineering or similar

All positions require an undergraduate degree as a minimum.

Successful graduates will ideally commence in early February each year, however, there is flexibility to start earlier if preferred.

Yes. During the Graduate Program you are directly employed by Cement Australia as an employee and you will be paid a salary through payroll in accordance with your employment contract.  You will be entitled to leave and superannuation payments.

When you commence as a Graduate with Cement Australia you will be inducted to each site you will work at, be provided with the appropriate PPE and be trained in our safety and health standards.

As a Graduate, you typically complete between two to four rotations during the two year program, depending on your discipline.  The intent of this structure is to provide you with the opportunity to gain a well-rounded understanding of the business via exposure to multiple work environments and experiences.  Each rotation is approximately six to 12 months duration, depending on the discipline, location and learning opportunities available.

Engineering Graduates can expect to gain experience across our operational sites in Gladstone, QLD and Railton, TAS, with the potential for experiences in other locations.  

Supply Chain & Logistics Graduates can expect to spend time in Brisbane, QLD, as well as other sites in NSW, QLD or VIC.

Technical Services Graduates can expect to spend time in Brisbane, QLD as well as one of our operational sites in either Gladstone, QLD or Railton, TAS.  There is also the potential for a rotation in an additional location within Australia.

Yes, Cement Australia does provide relocation assistance to Graduates if we require you to relocate to a new location for a rotation. 

At this time, Cement Australia has no formal vacation work program.