Launch Your Career with Southern Cross Fertilisers

19 October 2026

2026/27 Vacation Student Program

Build your skills. Apply your knowledge. Shape your future.

Take the first step in your engineering career with Southern Cross Fertilisers’ 2026/27 Vacation Student Program — a paid opportunity to turn university learning into practical industry experience.

About Us

Southern Cross Fertilisers operates Phosphate Hill and the Mount Isa Acid Plant — two interconnected operations in Northwest Queensland that rely on each other and play an important role in supporting our local communities and the wider region. The fertiliser we produce supports Australian farmers and contributes to food production here and around the world.

We are proudly Australian, resilient, diverse and deeply invested in our people, our operations and the region.

The way we work matters. Safety is fundamental to everything we do and guides every shift, with production never taking precedence over the wellbeing of our people. We operate with a solid focus on planning, consistency and accountability, setting clear standards, delivering on our commitments and learning from challenges. When things go wrong, we look beyond individual actions to understand the systems and processes involved, creating opportunities for continuous improvement. We encourage open reporting and honest conversations, fostering a culture focused on learning, improvement and shared responsibility rather than blame.

Southern Cross Fertilisers has built a strong reputation through the commitment and capability of our people. We provide meaningful work, encourage ownership and accountability, and empower our people to contribute to the performance of our operations and the ongoing success of our business.





Program Details

- Program duration: Nine-week fixed-term contract, from 14 December 2026 to 12 February 2027
- Work arrangement: Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO)
- Roster: Four days on, three days off | Monday – Thursday roster
- Shift pattern: 12-hour shifts
- Accommodation: Camp accommodation provided during your swing

Start Building Your Future

If you’re studying a relevant engineering discipline and are eager to put your knowledge into practice, we want to hear from you. We are specifically interested in those currently studying Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic, Mining or Chemical engineering and who have finished their second year of engineering studies. We also wish to hear from anyone currently studying Geology or Surveying.

Join Southern Cross Fertilisers and take the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, contribute to real-world outcomes and build the foundations for a rewarding career in the natural resources sector.

Everyone Gets a Fair Go

At Southern Cross Fertilisers, we value diversity and recognise that people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives strengthen our operations and workplace culture. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and fair working environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed.

About Our Process

Our recruitment process is designed to help us understand your experience, capabilities and suitability for the role. It typically includes an interview, conducted via Microsoft Teams or face to face, reference checks and a pre-employment medical assessment.

Applications close 13 November 2026

Your future in industry starts here.

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