• 36-week program for 2nd or 3rd year Engineering student
• Based at Stanwell Power Station, 20 minutes outside of Rockhampton
• Starting end Nov 2026 – Midyear 2027

About the role

We have an exciting placement opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering student commencing their third year or later. This will allow you to put your university studies into practice, while working under the guidance of qualified and highly experienced RPEQ engineers and subject matter experts. Providing hands on assistance with mechanical project work

• Providing hands on assistance with mechanical design and project work including change management processes
• Contributing to plant or process investigations - root cause failure investigations including review of operational plant data
• Involvement in critical plant maintenance activities
• Promoting a safe work environment by conducting on the job risk assessments
• Updating documentation, drawings and procedures

About You

• Completed your 2nd year of Mechanical Engineering study
• Be based near the power station, or willing to relocate for the duration of the placement
• An interest in how a coal fired power station operates and an interest to develop your knowledge
• A passion for ongoing learning and development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A high level of initiative to promote our values in everything you do
• Willingness to commit to potential future opportunities within Stanwell

Benefits

• Recognised as an Endorsed Employer for all Women by WORK180
• Weekly pay + 12.75% super + annual incentive
• 4-day work week / Flexible work arrangements
• Buses provided from Gracemere and Rockhampton
• On-site canteen services
• Health and wellbeing initiatives (e.g. EAP, Fitness Passport, skin checks, flu vaccines)
• Exceptional safety culture
• Plus, a whole lot more!

About Stanwell

Stanwell is Queensland’s largest and most reliable electricity generator. We’re applying our forty years of experience in operational excellence to building a diverse portfolio including coal-fired power stations, renewable generation, storage, and firming to deliver Queensland’s future energy needs. Experience an organisation that lives by its values to care, adapt and deliver and is constantly responding to create an environment where respect, inclusivity, safety, and wellbeing are delivered.

What’s next?

To submit your application, please apply online with your CV.

Applications close: 11:55pm, 20 July 2026

Further information on Stanwell can be found online at www.stanwell.com

As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks (may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing). 

Inclusion and diversity is an important part of shaping Stanwell’s culture and how our workplace operates. We recognise and value that it’s essential to creating a safe, inclusive, and productive workplace.

We are proactive about giving our people opportunities to excel and truly be themselves. We enable this through diversity, fairness, and flexible work practices.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.