2026/27 Student Engineer - Minerals Processing

Requisition ID: 101094 

Job Category: Campus 

Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

If it isn't grown, it's mined. Our mining and metals teams help our clients to safely and sustainably mine the minerals and metals used in our everyday lives. Want to play a part of innovating and optimizing the mining life cycle on greenfield and brownfield facilities? Apply today!

Student Vacation opportunity: Build the extraordinary, every day

The Hatch Student Vacation Program provides the opportunity to work on real projects and gain practical industry skills. We will help you through the transition, bridging the gap between your education and career.

As part of the Mineral Processing team, you will be provided with the opportunity to work on real projects and gain practical industry skills. Working alongside industry experts, you will develop specialist skills in the minerals processing industry while gaining exposure to technically challenging projects.

The Minerals Processing team works closely with other Hatch groups to provide a complete range of services to the global mining industry. This includes engineering design projects, consulting projects focused on the optimisation of existing operations, technology assessment and implementation projects. As a team member, you will assist in all areas of resource project development, integrating mine and process plant optimisation through detailed mathematical modelling and simulation.

For our clients in Australia & internationally, you will assist with the development of processing plant flowsheets, equipment sizing for all unit operations, process flow diagrams, mass balances, operating and control strategies, capital and operating cost estimates and report writing for brownfield expansions and new greenfield projects. In our consulting and technology projects, you will develop models of minerals processing plants. These models will be used to optimise the plant operation and performance to maximise throughput and metal recovery, with the overall aim of improved profitability with minimal capital expenditure.

Our Professional Development Program

As a Student at Hatch, you will build professional relationships with renowned experts, and will be exposed from small, junior to very large, reputable, well-known clients. You will belong to a company that fosters career growth, encourages continuous improvement and is pioneering in nature.

You will have opportunities to:

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to complete project deliverables for clients
• Develop mentoring relationships with experienced professionals and experts
• Work towards individual career goals
• Work in a flexible framework and environment
• Attend networking events, opportunities, and activities
• Continuously learn and develop through a variety of challenging work experiences and career pathways
• Work with one of Australia’s Top Intern Employers

You bring to the role:

You will be working towards a bachelors/masters degree in Chemical Engineering, ideally in your third year (or later) of study,  with a strong academic record. Candidates will have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and will be collaborators with the ability to think laterally and innovatively to solve problems. You will also have an interest in exploring a future with a global consulting company and are committed to creating positive change.

The 12-week program commences on Monday, 23 Nov 2026. Please note, during this time Hatch will have its annual office closure from COB Friday, 18 December 2026 and will reopen Monday, 4 January 2027.  

NOTE: To be considered for a position, you must include your CV,  a cover letter and current academic transcript

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Global project exposure across complex, impactful industries
• Strong focus on career growth, learning and mentorship
• Collaborative, values-driven culture focused on innovation and excellence

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

Hatch holds an innovate reconciliation action plan and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Straight islanders to apply. As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Within Australia, this includes supporting and encouraging a collaborative workplace and a comprehensive benefit offering. If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request. We are managing this recruitment process directly and are not accepting unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.