Graduates & Students

Build your engineering career on real projects across Australia's major ports and infrastructure.

Applications for 2026 graduate roles are currently closed. You can still email us your CV and we'll keep your details on file for future opportunities.

Start your career with real engineering work

At ASPEC, graduates and student engineers work alongside senior specialists on live projects. From bulk materials handling machines to complex infrastructure, you’ll be involved in design, verification and life-extension work from day one.

We welcome applications from civil, structural and mechanical engineering students and graduates and offer roles across our offices in Brisbane, Newcastle, Perth and Adelaide depending on project needs.

  • Recent graduate engineers (0–2 years experience)
  • Final engineering students
  • Engineering students seeking vacation work

Projects you'll work on

Bulk materials handling machines

Design reviews, life-extension assessments and upgrades for shiploaders, stackers, reclaimers and conveyors.

Asset life extension & structural work

Inspections, structural assessments, fatigue checks and refurbishment planning for critical infrastructure.

Project delivery & field experience

Site visits, data collection, working with contractors and contributing to project documentation and reports.

How we support your development

Mentoring

Work closely with senior engineers who review your work and provide structured feedback.

Project variety

Exposure to different projects, clients and locations rather than a single, narrow task.

Professional development

Support for chartership pathways and technical training, in alignment with Engineers Australia Graduate Development Programme guidelines.

Team culture

A collaborative environment where questions are encouraged and early-career engineers are part of the project team, not observers.

Life as a graduate at ASPEC

Your grad years are about more than technical work. Our teams get together on and off site for project milestones, office events and team activities. See the Life at ASPEC section on our Careers page to see more of what it's like to work here.

Meet the Team

Each year, ASPEC takes part in selected student and graduate events, including the Elevation student engineering conference. These events are an opportunity to meet our team, ask questions about our work and learn more about our projects.

Event dates and locations vary from year to year. When we confirm upcoming events, details will be published here and on our LinkedIn page.

Recent activity

  • Elevation student engineering event – 2025
  • University careers fairs (various campuses)
  • Guest lectures and technical presentations (by invitation)

See us at Elevation in 2027

Visit our stand to speak with ASPEC engineers and learn about graduate opportunities.

How the graduate application process works

1 Submit your application

Send us your CV, academic transcript and a short cover letter explaining why you're interested in ASPEC.

2 Interview with us

Shortlisted applicants meet with our engineers to talk through your experience and some practical technical questions.

3 Offer and onboarding

Successful candidates receive an offer and start date, with structured onboarding into project teams.

Drishti Patel

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Joining ASPEC as a student offers a valuable opportunity to learn from industry experts. With diverse projects aligned to individual interests, students can apply their knowledge in a supportive environment that encourages learning. The exposure to hands-on projects and real-world problem-solving skills builds confidence in tackling real-world engineering challenges.

Justin Cameron

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Aspec Engineering offers a positive work environment with opportunities to learn from highly experienced engineers in the bulk material handling industry. With a mix of on-site and remote collaboration, employees can develop both technical and soft skills, fostering a great learning and development atmosphere. The work-life balance encourages employees to pursue further education while maintaining their roles.

Stay in touch

Even when applications are closed, we welcome interest from students and recent graduates. If you'd like us to keep your details on file for future opportunities, send us your CV and a short note about the areas of engineering you're interested in.