Process Engineering intern

About the placement

This internship is with Hellers Australia and is facilitated by the CSIRO WA Food Industry Education Collaboration program (WAFEC). If you're looking for a unique opportunity with a large business operating in Australia and New Zealand, this might be the right internship for you!

This internship is an opportunity to apply your knowledge in systems and processes to help drive efficiencies in a fast-moving consumer goods manufacturing environment. The successful intern will work with the Production Manager to:

• Gain familiarity with a target end-to-end manufacturing line
• Assess the manufacturing line and identify any bottlenecks
• Propose and trial (where possible) interventions for efficiency improvements
• Report findings to the broader team

The intern will leverage their passion for productivity and process engineering to consider a broad range of possible interventions from process inputs, to manufacturing layout, to machinery optimisation and more. This is an exciting opportunity for an intern to further develop their understanding in fast-moving manufacturing processes and contribute to real-world process improvements.

Two positions are available, and the successful candidates will work both independently and collaboratively to achieve the internship aims.

Work arrangements

Start date: April

Working arrangement: Flexible / Part time for 200 hours on a fixed term contract

Renumeration: $25 per hour plus super

Location: 12 Marriott Rd, Jandakot WA 6164

Hours: Flexible days but must be able to accommodate Monday to Friday shift hours (AM shift 5am to 1pm and PM shift is 1pm to 9pm)

Number of positions available: 2

Desired capabilities

• High-level understanding of process mapping and optimisation in a manufacturing environment (lean six sigma and/or kaizen knowledge preferred)
• Good skills in problem-solving and data analysis
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing demands
• Ability to follow direction, work independently, and collaborate as part of a team
• Previous experience in an industrial, processing, or manufacturing environment will be looked on favourably

  Requirements

• Must be currently living in Western Australia
• Must be enrolled in and Undergraduate or a Postgraduate University qualification (Process Engineering or Food Engineering preferred)
• Must be able to organise own travel to and from site
• Must be able to bend, squat and lift up to 10kgs
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

About the industry partner

Hellers Australia is one of Australia's leading suppliers of value-added meat products, including Sausage, burgers, meatballs, bacon, and more. Hellers Australia is part of the larger Hellers Group with a collective workforce of over 1000 employees operating from sites in Australia and New Zealand. Hellers Australia is committed to environmentally efficient practices, emphasising sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint.

Hellers Australia and their award-winning brands are well-recognised by both customers and consumers across various market segments. Within their Jandakot facility a team of 350 employees work passionately to make every mealtime a great time, with their delicious range of classic and innovative flavour combinations.

Apply

If you are interested in this internship, please submit your student application and CV online through the Student Application webform and please specify Job ID 0128.

Applications close COB Wednesday 18 March 2026.

About the placement

This internship is with Hellers Australia and is facilitated by the CSIRO WA Food Industry Education Collaboration program (WAFEC). If you're looking for a unique opportunity with a large business operating in Australia and New Zealand, this might be the right internship for you!

This internship is an opportunity to apply your knowledge in systems and processes to help drive efficiencies in a fast-moving consumer goods manufacturing environment. The successful intern will work with the Production Manager to:

• Gain familiarity with a target end-to-end manufacturing line
• Assess the manufacturing line and identify any bottlenecks
• Propose and trial (where possible) interventions for efficiency improvements
• Report findings to the broader team

The intern will leverage their passion for productivity and process engineering to consider a broad range of possible interventions from process inputs, to manufacturing layout, to machinery optimisation and more. This is an exciting opportunity for an intern to further develop their understanding in fast-moving manufacturing processes and contribute to real-world process improvements.

Two positions are available, and the successful candidates will work both independently and collaboratively to achieve the internship aims.

Work arrangements

Start date: April

Working arrangement: Flexible / Part time for 200 hours on a fixed term contract

Renumeration: $25 per hour plus super

Location: 12 Marriott Rd, Jandakot WA 6164

Hours: Flexible days but must be able to accommodate Monday to Friday shift hours (AM shift 5am to 1pm and PM shift is 1pm to 9pm)

Number of positions available: 2

Desired capabilities

• High-level understanding of process mapping and optimisation in a manufacturing environment (lean six sigma and/or kaizen knowledge preferred)
• Good skills in problem-solving and data analysis
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing demands
• Ability to follow direction, work independently, and collaborate as part of a team
• Previous experience in an industrial, processing, or manufacturing environment will be looked on favourably

  Requirements

• Must be currently living in Western Australia
• Must be enrolled in and Undergraduate or a Postgraduate University qualification (Process Engineering or Food Engineering preferred)
• Must be able to organise own travel to and from site
• Must be able to bend, squat and lift up to 10kgs
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

About the industry partner

Hellers Australia is one of Australia's leading suppliers of value-added meat products, including Sausage, burgers, meatballs, bacon, and more. Hellers Australia is part of the larger Hellers Group with a collective workforce of over 1000 employees operating from sites in Australia and New Zealand. Hellers Australia is committed to environmentally efficient practices, emphasising sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint.

Hellers Australia and their award-winning brands are well-recognised by both customers and consumers across various market segments. Within their Jandakot facility a team of 350 employees work passionately to make every mealtime a great time, with their delicious range of classic and innovative flavour combinations.

Apply

If you are interested in this internship, please submit your student application and CV online through the Student Application webform and please specify Job ID 0128.

Applications close COB Wednesday 18 March 2026.