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Date: 3 Jul 2025

Location: Brisbane, QLD, AU, 4030 West Leederville, WA, AU, 6007 Kurri Kurri, NSW, AU, 2327 Malaga, WA, AU, 6090

Company: Orica

About Orica


Orica is one of the world’s leading mining and infrastructure solutions providers. From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, specialty mining chemicals and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting-edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, our team of 14,000+ sustainably mobilise the earth’s resources.

About the role


Looking to kick-start your career with real-world experience that matters? Be an Orica Emerging Future Shaper! Orica’s Technology & Innovation and Orica Digital Solutions Internship Program is your opportunity to do just that.

We’re on the lookout for passionate and curious interns to join our teams across multiple locations in Australia for a 10-week placement over the university summer break.

You’ll be embedded in one of two dynamic functions:

  • Technology & Innovation – our innovation engine, spanning Marketing, R&D, Product Development and Commercialisation. 

  • Orica Digital Solutions  – where cutting-edge software, sensor technology and automation meet real-world mining challenges. 


This isn’t your average internship. Alongside project ownership, you’ll gain exposure to Orica’s senior leaders, connect with current graduates, and discover what it’s like to be part of a global company that’s shaping the future of mining and technology.

Applications close at 12:00 (AEST) on Friday, July 18, 2025.

What you will be doing

 

Define and Deliver a Meaningful Project

  • Collaborate with your manager to scope a project aligned with your capabilities and interests
  • Develop an implementation plan including timelines, key milestones, and resources 


Solve Real-World Challenges 

  • Apply your academic training to analyse data, evaluate problems, and identify opportunities 
  • Contribute innovative ideas and work through technical and practical challenges in your area of focus 


Communicate Your Impact 

  • Present findings and progress regularly with clear, actionable insights 
  • Deliver a final report and presentation to key stakeholders, highlighting your outcomes and recommendations

What you will bring


We are looking for penultimate or final-year university students with strong academic performance and a passion for innovation, particularly in the following disciplines: 

  • Computer Science / Software Engineering 
  • Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering 
  • Cyber Security / Information Systems 


In addition, you will bring: 

  • Demonstrated impact through extracurricular or co-curricular involvement – whether through student leadership, community projects, competitions, or other initiatives 
  • A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
  • A commitment to safety and risk awareness in all aspects of your work

What we offer


As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.  
 
You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home. 

 

Our commitment


Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status. 

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