Graduate - Mechanical Engineer

Whitehaven Coal

📍 Gunnedah, New South Wales, Australia

Full time Engineers Posted June 12, 2026

Job Description

About the Role

Whitehaven is seeking a motivated Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our 2027 Graduate Program.

This role will provide exposure to mechanical engineering within an operational mining environment, supporting fixed plant, mobile equipment, maintenance systems, reliability improvement and site-based engineering projects. You will work alongside experienced mechanical engineers, maintenance teams, supervisors and operational leaders to develop your technical capability and understanding of how mechanical systems support safe, reliable and efficient mining operations.

This role is suited to someone who enjoys practical problem-solving, equipment performance, maintenance reliability and working closely with operational teams.

What You'll Do:

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer, you will:

  • Support mechanical engineering activities across site operations.
  • Assist with maintenance, reliabi...