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About Qenos

Qenos is a long-standing and highly successful Australian manufacturing business and part of a diversified multinational global chemical and technology conglomerate.As Australia’s sole manufacturer and leading supplier of world class polyethylene and polymers, we have an unrivalled reputation for excellence and innovation in the petrochemical sector. Qenos operates the Altona (Vic) & Botany (NSW) petrochemical facilities comprising olefins crackers & polyethylene plants which convert Australian gas & LPG into products for the Australian market.Qenos is growing beyond its manufacturing footprint, entering new markets with new products and services.

About the Opportunity

Qenos now has a new exciting opportunity for recent Mechanical Engineering Graduates to join our organisation in Botany in a three year Graduate Intake Program.

This 3 year program will provide you with exposure to different areas of our organisation including Commercial, Quality, Product Development, Improvement Engineering and Feedstock. To provide you with a well-rounded experience by the end of the program, you will spend 12 to 18 months on each Botany site - Olefines, Polythene, and Site Utilities.  You will also be provided with a Mentor within the business to help with your development and long-term career growth.

About You

To be considered for this position you will be a recent Graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Honours graduates will be held in high regard. 

In addition to the above, the successful candidate will possess the following:

• Knowledge or interest in petrochemical & polymer industries and their properties
• Effective time management skills with the ability to plan and coordinate your own workload and activities to maximise efficiency
• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills to systematically analyse problems
• A strong team mind-set with the ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• A drive for results with application of initiative and creativity

If you enjoy collaborating with others, have a curious mind and an eagerness to dive in to this amazing learning opportunity, we would love to speak with you!

About the Benefits

This is a rare opportunity to get your foot in the door within a vibrant organisation which has world-class products and demonstrated proven success in achieving outstanding safety and environmental results.

If you’re looking for a position that will allow you to expand upon your existing capabilities and be the first step in building your successful career, look no further. Working alongside a team of long-term, highly competent colleagues who are experts in their fields, you’ll be encouraged to challenge the status quo and drive us forward.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will receive a competitive salary package together with attractive working conditions. Additionally, you'll have access to a detailed induction, and development program.