Vacation Student - Mechanical Engineer

• Based at the Lytton Refinery - Brisbane
• November 2025 – February 2026 Vacation Program - Amplify your career with us!
• Seeking students studying Mechanical Engineering degrees  

Power with your career with Ampol today! 

About Ampol 

We are proud of our heritage. We have been powering better journeys for all Australians for over 100 years. As Australia’s very own fuel brand we are committed to making those journeys easier by meeting Australia’s needs at every step with the care and service we all deserve. And, as we grow, we continue to evolve, to ensure we have low carbon solutions that will meet the needs of our customers well into the future.  

Join our Student Vacation Program: 

Are you a highly motivated student currently studying Mechanical engineering? We’re inviting you to be part of our excellent student vacation program within our manufacturing division. As a Mechanical Engineer student, you’ll have the unique opportunity to work in a major hazard facility in the Lytton Refinery. 

 
Program Details: 

• Start/End Date: November 2025 to February 2026
• Location: Brisbane based Program – Lytton Refinery
• Onsite: This role will require students to be onsite 

Hired on a full-time fixed term contract, you’ll gain on the job experience where you will learn and develop under the guidance of our Leaders and teams. Our Leaders bring strong technical expertise, cross-functional experience, and a commercial focus that propels our business forward and they are dedicated to passing on their knowledge to the next generation. 

Why Ampol? At Ampol, we’re leading the way in the petroleum industry’s transformation. Our strategic vision is centred around future energy solutions, creating exciting opportunities for our company, our customers and valued employees. 

Our student vacation program provides an excellent opportunity to jumpstart your career, as Ampol continues to expand and innovate. 

About you: 

You are a current undergraduate student with excellent verbal and written communication skills, a strong commitment to customer service and safety. You have the willingness to learn, a positive ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to work well in a team. You demonstrate strong academic performance and a passion for tackling complex problems. Preference will be given to students in their penultimate year of study. 

Please note: Ampol will only be considering Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents for our Graduate Program. 
 

Our application process: 

We look for success-orientated, agile, and innovative thinkers. We love students who take pride in their work and aspire to be part of a high-performance team. 

The recruitment process for our student vacation program is as follows:  
  

Submit your application 

• What to include? Personal details, CV, GPA, transcripts, and right-to-work evidence.
• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a phone screen. A fair and equitable review of your skills, background, and motivations.

Further shortlisted applicants will attend an interview - What to expect?

• A chance for you to bring your best self and hear from us, you will undertake an interview at the Lytton Refinery.   

Offers 

• Formal offers and pre-employment checks are undertaken including a medical for specific roles.   

We’re an equal opportunity workplace. We not only embrace diversity and inclusion; we celebrate what makes you unique. We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and diverse sexualities and genders (including if you identify as transgender). We also highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for roles with Ampol.  

Applications close on 6 November 2025, however, applications will be assessed prior to closing date.