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Fortescue Vacation Program: Engineering


Company : Fortescue


Location : WA,


Created : 2026-03-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About Us Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our Australian iron ore operations, building renewable energy projects and developing technologies that will change our planet forever. Our commitment to achieving Real Zero terrestrial emissions (scope 1 and 2) across our Pilbara operations by 2030 is creating exciting and rewarding career opportunities across the globe. Mechanical Mechatronics Electrical Civil Structural Instrumentation Control and Automation Our Opportunity Engineering Mechanical Mechatronics Electrical Civil Structural Instrumentation Control and Automation Work location: Various/FIFO & Perth based Roster: Various About Our Program Our Vacation Program is a paid, fulltime internship that offers students the opportunity to learn in a practical and handson environment. You will be paired with a specialist in your chosen field to provide professional supervision and mentoring. Positions are available in Perth based roles in our head office, or site based in Western Australia. Site based roles will work on a fly in fly out roster. Successful applicants will work with us for 12 weeks over the summer break from November to February, where youll apply your academic skills to real life situations and to make a real difference delivering a key project for your team. After the vacation program, opportunities exist to stay on parttime as an undergraduate whilst you finish your degree, and/ or continue to a Graduate role with us. About You Currently studying towards a Tertiary degree in Mechanical Mechatronics Electrical Civil Structural Instrumentation Control and Automation Available to work fulltime for the duration of the 12 week summer program Full time working rights in Australia (citizenship or PR status) High level evaluation and analysis skills Problem solving, innovative thinking Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work with tight timeframes Possess a positive attitude and the confidence and willingness to have a go Previous work experience (desirable) Our Commitment Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party. #J-18808-Ljbffr