We are seeking a Mechanical (Performance) Engineering student in their third year of study to undertake a 36-week placement at Stanwell Power Station.

This is an opportunity to gain firsthand experience working alongside RPEQ qualified engineers on a working coal fired power plant.  This opportunity will run from the end of semester 2 this year until the start of semester two 2026. This will be an opportunity to get develop your skills as a student whilst earning an income.

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

About the role

This a 36-week opportunity located at Stanwell Power Station for a student studying Mechanical Engineering.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Mechanical Engineering Student in their 3rd year of study.  This will allow you to put your university studies into practice, while under the guidance of qualified and highly experienced RPEQ engineers and subject matter experts. This is a 36-week opportunity commencing in November 2026, with a 4-day working schedule from Tuesday to Friday.  This position has potential to feed into our other early careers programs.

Key activities include

• Developing mass and energy balance models / thermal engineering calculations to help to optimise plant performance / condition
• Assist with reviewing plant operation strategies
• Providing hands on assistance with mechanical project work
• Contributing to plant or process investigations
• Assisting Plant Engineers and non-destructive testing team during major outages; allowing you to observe and learn parts of the plant that are normally running.

About you

• Completing your 3rd 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.