Graduate Chemical Engineer

Burdekin Region

About Us

Wilmar Sugar Australia is part of Wilmar International, a leading global agribusiness with around 100,000 employees working across more than 30 countries and regions.

Across Australia and New Zealand, we operate two major business units, Sugar & Renewables and Sweeteners, employing 2,400+ people during peak/ seasonal operations with corporate offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville and Auckland.

As Australia’s largest raw sugar manufacturer and a top 10 global producer, Wilmar Sugar & Renewables runs eight sugar mills across North Queensland. We are also one of the nation’s largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass, a major producer of bioethanol, the largest sugarcane grower, and a key supplier of sustainable fertiliser and stockfeed.

Launch Your Engineering Career with Wilmar

Ready to turn your degree into real-world experience?

As a Graduate Chemical Engineer, you'll step straight into the heart of Australia's largest raw sugar manufacturer, working alongside experienced engineers and operational leaders to solve real challenges, drive performance improvements, and make a measurable impact from day one.

With opportunities across our eight North Queensland milling sites, you'll gain hands-on exposure to large-scale manufacturing operations, build technical expertise, and develop the skills needed for a successful engineering career.

What You'll Gain

Real responsibility from day one - Be involved in meaningful projects that improve reliability, recovery, efficiency, and production performance.

Hands-on operational experience - Apply what you've learned at university in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Structured career development - Follow a graduate framework designed to accelerate your technical and professional growth.





Mentorship from industry experts - Learn from experienced engineers and leaders who are invested in your success.

Varied site experience - Explore opportunities across North Queensland and broaden your knowledge of our milling operations.

About You

You're more than your degree. You're curious, motivated, and ready to make your mark.

We're looking for graduates who:

Hold, or will complete in 2026, a degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.

Have a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Enjoy working collaboratively and building strong relationships.

Are eager to learn, take initiative, and embrace recent challenges.

Want to build a long-term engineering career with a leading Australian manufacturer.

Why Wilmar?

At Wilmar, you'll join a business that values innovation, safety, and development. You'll be supported by experienced professionals, given opportunities to grow, and empowered to contribute from the very beginning.

Start your career with purpose. Build your future with Wilmar Sugar & Renewables.

Recruitment Process

Applications are assessed independently and on their individual merits against the requirements of the advertised role.

As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be required to –

- Complete interviews, assessments, reference checks and verification of qualifications, licences and work rights.
- Successful candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete any role-specific pre-employment checks, which may include a pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening).
- A National Police Check and other compliance requirements.

Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the job ads expiry, please consider your application unsuccessful.

We encourage you to apply for future opportunities with Wilmar that align with your skills and experience.

Wilmar Sugar & Renewables is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

📌 Graduate Chemical Engineer (Burdekin Shire)
🏢 Wilmar Sugar
📍 Burdekin Shire