Viva Energy 2027 Graduate Program – Chemical Engineering
The Opportunity
Viva’s Geelong Refinery converts crude oil into transport fuels, solvents, plastic and bitumen, and plays a key role in transitioning to sustainable energy solutions. We have two roles available for Chemical Engineering graduates to join a team that supports operations and capital projects that will enable you to acquire valuable skills and experience in the following areas:
Ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance of our Supply Assets
Provide process engineering services focused on operational monitoring and optimisation, problem analysis and plant improvements
Support the day-to-day operation of the plant, in a team environment with Chemical Engineers, operators, maintainers and managers
Support projects in areas such as renewable feedstocks; margin, energy, and safety improvements; product quality improvements; advanced process control improvements
Rotations may involve:
Working in different plant areas and refining processes
Developing plant improvement projects
Safety risk assessments
Finding root causes of process problems
Scheduling plant operations
Implementing energy improvement ideas
Evaluating the technical feasibility and economic consequences of alternative Strategies, including sustainability
Monitoring and improving the performance of equipment (pumps, pipes, vessels, valves, heat exchangers, distillation columns, reactors, furnaces etc.)
Your Graduate Experience
Our two-year Graduate Program will enable you to deepen and develop your technical and professional competencies through meaningful, challenging and rewarding work. Our personalised graduate program offers you:
Full time ongoing permanent position
A minimum of two rotations that will provide you with the opportunity to develop your knowledge, experience and technical competencies
Tailored professional development programs
Guidance from a mentor who will support your development
Support from leaders who will coach and guide you through each stage of the program and a buddy to provide you with day-to-day support
Beyond the Graduate program, we believe in giving you the freedom to grow and create the career that you aspire. Our inclusive culture and support from our leaders will enable you to discover new experiences that energise, stretch, and challenge you to be the best version of yourself. Because, at Viva Energy, helping people reach their destination is at the heart of what we do best.
Qualifications
Eligibility Criteria
Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold permanent residency
Completed the relevant undergraduate or post-graduate degree in the required discipline (within the past 2 years) prior to commencing the program
Additional Information
Interview and assessment
The recruitment process is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and assess if you are a good match for us and if we are a good match for you - it only takes few minutes!
This is an opportunity to meet key business leaders and ask questions that are important to you! It also enables us to assess attributes like how you work with others, prioritise and deliver work, your willingness to learn and try new things and your ability to adapt and grow as our business evolves.
About us
It’s an exciting time to join Viva Energy, as we play our role in securing Australia’s fuel supply while preparing for the lower carbon energies of tomorrow. Our goal is to support the world's evolving energy needs and achieve net zero by 2050.
Viva Energy is a leading convenience retailer, commercial services and energy infrastructure business, with a history spanning more than 120 years in Australia. The Group operates a convenience and fuel network of more than 700 stores across Australia under our Reddy Express and On The Run brands, which exclusively supply Shell fuels and lubricants to a total network of more than 1,300 service stations.
Viva Energy owns and operates the strategically located Geelong Refinery in Victoria, and operates bulk fuels, aviation, bitumen, marine, chemicals, polymers and lubricants businesses supported by more than 20 terminals and 60 airports and airfields across the country.
Our culture
Join a team that values diversity. Viva Energy is a great place to be yourself. We believe in our people, trust in their positive intentions, and empower everyone to amplify their voice across the business. We value inclusion, because that’s how we get the best outcomes.
Awarded the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality consecutive years in a row highlights that we are driven by our people and continuing our focus on making Viva Energy reflect the ever changing face of Australia.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles.
At Viva Energy Australia, we believe flexibility is the new normal. We are open to flexibility options including hybrid, part-time, job-share and flexibility in start and finish times. We are happy to explore what this could look like for you during the recruitment process.
Apply now
Simply upload your resume, academic transcript, and proof of working rights. We would also love to learn more about you, your previous work experiences and any extra-curricular activities.
Applications close 12 April 2026.
Good luck!