2025 Orica Graduate Program – Blasting / Technical Services (Mining Engineering)

About Orica 

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

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Founded in 1874 as a supplier of explosives to the Victorian gold fields in Australia, we have grown to become a world leader in mining and civil blasting and technology with a presence in over 100 countries. Every day, all around the world, our diverse team of more than 13,000 people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. 

About the AusPac Graduate Program 

As a part of our Graduate program, you will: 

• Participate in a targeted development pathway, designed to accelerate your on the job learning  
• Be mentored by leaders in the business  
• Connect with a global cohort of like-minded graduates 

More information on the Orica Graduate Program can be found at www.orica.com/careers/graduate-program. 

About the Blasting / Technical Services Graduate opportunities 

As a Blasting Graduate you will work in a growing Technical Services team with the ability to have tangible impact on our day-to-day operations.  Some of your responsibilities may include:  

• A significant period on site attached to a technical crew to learn the practical, hands-on aspects of blasting  
• Rotating with the technical crew across shaft blasting, underground blasting, bench blasting, operation of MMU’s (mobile manufacturing units) and shaft/hole loading   
• Formal in-class learning with a mentor developing blasting concepts skills and product knowledge  
• Executing project tasks including new product implementation, blast design, blast performance analysis and vibration analysis 

Study Background 

As a Blasting / Technical Services Graduate, you will be studying or have graduated from Mining, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology or Earth Sciences degrees. 

You will have a Bachelor, Post Graduate or Master’s degree completed in 2023 or due to be completed in 2024. 

In addition, you will have full working rights in Australia (with no restrictions).
 

Locations 

Our 2025 Blasting / Technical Services Graduate opportunities will be based at either our Perth, Mackay, Newcastle, Snowy Mountains or Hunter Valley (Kurri Kurri) offices.  

For our Snowy Mountains opportunity, the graduate will work on a 2 week on, 2 week off FIFO roster from any of the east coast capital cities or Adelaide. 

Orica offers domestic relocation assistance for those candidates who require relocation to these areas, along with an attractive salary package and benefits. 

We respect and value all
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. Orica is committed to improving diversity, embedding equity, and supporting an inclusive work culture. 

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. 

Applications close Monday, 5th August 2024.