What it does: Mining & Metals
Mission: Solving the seemingly impossible is part of our everyday life. It’s what has driven us to succeed at some of the most challenging and ground-breaking engineering projects, in some of the most remote parts of the world
Size and presence: Around 2500 globally in 16 locations.
Best known for: As a company, Ausenco is best known for their expertise in base and precious metals
The good bits: Interesting projects in foreign countries. Lots of good people who work there, an interesting mix of industrial work
The not so good bits: A few complaints about high-stress levels due to time-bound responsibilities, long work hours.
Ausenco was founded in Brisbane, Australia, in 1991, by Albanian Australian Zimi Meka, current CEO and Managing Director, and Bob Thorpe, current Board member. Four years later, in 1995, the second office opened in Perth, Australia.
In 2002, the first institutional shareholders invested in Ausenco and the former Queensland Premier, Wayne Goss, was appointed Chairman of the company. Ausenco established the Ascentis division in 2003 to deliver operations solutions[buzzword] to the minerals processing industry. In 2004, Ausenco opened an office in China, and then in 2005, opened offices in North America and South America.
The company listed on the Australian stock exchange on 15 June 2006.
In 2007, the Vancouver office opened, increasing the number of employees by 31% to 1,010 people globally. The Ausenco foundation was also launched in 2007 to offer support to the communities in which people from Ausenco live and work.
Ausenco began an expansion program in 2008 by acquiring several companies to enhance their service offering including Vector Engineering, Pipeline Systems Incorporated (PSI) and Sandwell. This increased employee numbers by 150%, and expanded service offerings to include pipeline systems, ports & marine, environment & sustainability, and transportation systems. The Ausenco Taggart joint venture was also formed in 2008 to offer design and delivery expertise for coal handling processing plants.
In 2009, Ausenco acquired 50% equity in the Kramer Group to form Kramer Ausenco, expanding the company’s presence and services into PNG and the South Pacific.
Ausenco further diversified their offering in 2012 by acquiring 100% of Reaction Consulting, a Canada-based specialist provider of engineering services in the SAGD bitumen and oil sands sectors, to expand its capability and services in process engineering for the oil and gas market. The Ausenco Rylson joint venture was also formed to expand offerings in asset optimisation and management services.
George Lloyd was appointed Chairman in 2013 which was the same year Ausenco acquired PROJEX Technologies Ltd located in Calgary, Alberta and Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada to expand capabilities in the oil sands market.
In mid-2015 Ausenco formed a Strategic Alliance with Spanish multinational construction company Duro Felguera S.A. to jointly pursue and deliver EPC projects globally.
In September 2016 Ausenco was privatised via a Scheme of Arrangement with RCF V.I. LP and key shareholders. Ausenco was subsequently de-listed from the Australian Securities Exchange.
In 2017 Ausenco created a Consulting business line, comprising global practice areas including Mining Consulting, Environment & Sustainability, Pipelines, Transportation & Logistics, Integrated Technology Solutions, Asset Management & Optimisation and Oil & Gas consulting. In November 2017, Ausenco Hemmera, a leading environmental consultancy in Canada. Hemmera is part of the Environment & Sustainability practice.
Throughout our growth, our commitment to innovation never wavered. We are still dedicated to finding ingenious solutions that create value for our clients - on every project.
We are always looking to deliver practical solutions to complex problems – and sometimes that means pushing the boundaries of what has been done before.
We are also committed to having a positive impact on the world around us. Wherever we work, we strive to collaborate with clients and communities to achieve truly sustainable outcomes in health, safety, the environment and community.
Regardless of where our people work across the globe, they deserve to be safe and feel safe. We let nothing compromise our safety performance, and have safety initiatives in place to achieve our target of Zero Harm.
We develop trusting and open relationships with our business partners and clients, ensuring we meet their needs and exceed their expectations. By delivering extraordinary results, we build their business and our own.
We value our people’s ability, diversity and creativity, and do all in our power to nurture their existing talents and develop new ones. The way we care for, grow and encourage our people is a key part of our culture, and is governed by our People Practices.
Wherever we operate, we respect the diverse communities and environments and strive to achieve sustainable outcomes for all. Our footprint must engender a positive outlook for future generations, both abroad and at home.
We encourage our people to continually expand their knowledge and experience to become life-long learners. By constantly striving to find the best solution, we foster innovation.
We respect the diversity and differences of our people, clients and the communities in which we live and work. We are straightforward and collaborative in all our communication.
Go to the Search for career opportunities section of the Ausenco website. You can search for positions by selecting a location from the listing, or to see all current openings, select ‘Any’.
Once you have found an available position that you wish to apply for click on the ‘Apply for this Position’ button on the job ad page. If you have already created a profile, you can log in and use your previously entered information. You will be given the opportunity to make updates to your profile, if necessary. If you haven´t registered, you will be required to enter your details to begin the profile building and application process.
To be considered for roles at Ausenco globally you will need to create a profile on our recruitment system. The link to create a profile is here.
Once you have created an account you will be able to search vacancies globally and apply to any that are of interest to you. You can also set up search agents based on your areas of interest and you will automatically be notified when suitable vacancies are posted. You will also be visible to all Ausenco recruiters when they are searching for candidates to fill roles.
Yes. You will need a resume or CV to complete the application process.
As part of the application process, you will be asked for this information. If you attached a resume or CV when you created your profile you will not need to upload the document again. However, if you wish to attach a different resume or CV, you may upload a new document and indicate the new resume or CV as the relevant material for the application.
Yes. Only applications received online will be accepted. This is in your best interest as all online applications will be stored in our applicant database and be available for viewing by our recruitment personnel. All applications will be treated as confidential.
Unfortunately, we cannot provide contact information for each job posting. Due to the broad scope of work at Ausenco the recruitment process may differ by country and position. On occasion a direct contact may be provided on the job ad but in many cases there may be various people handling the different stages of the process.
All applications are reviewed by the relevant recruitment personnel who will ascertain your suitability for the role based on experience and job requirements. You will be contacted if you are successful in progressing further and may be asked to attend an interview with the recruitment personnel and/or relevant hiring manager.
Non-successful applicants’ details will be retained for potential future roles. Should any of your details change and you are still interested in a role with Ausenco, please log in and update your profile.
Whether you are a graduate, a seasoned professional or anything in between, we are looking for people who are ready to challenge boundaries and think outside the box.
We are a fast-growth company with big ideas. We work with world-class clients to bring solutions that are as imaginative as they are inspiring. We thrive on taking on the most challenging projects to deliver outstanding results for our clients and outstanding opportunities for our people.
If setting new benchmarks, discovering through ingenuity and leading by example sound like the kinds of challenges you are looking for, take the next step in your career and check out the current job opportunities with Ausenco.
We offer undergraduate students and new professionals the opportunities to make real contributions to project outcomes. Globally we support and grow them through structured development programs.
At Ausenco we offer undergraduate students and new professionals the opportunities to make real contributions to project outcomes. Globally we support and grow them through structured development programs. Select your region in the tabs above to learn more about our local programs. Programs are run on a regional and office-by-office basis depending on numbers.
Placements (when available) are in Brisbane and Perth, Australia, for third and fourth year students in the design and project work areas. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside our leading engineers to deliver some of the world’s most interesting and challenging projects.
Our undergraduate program gives you the opportunity to grow your skills by working on real projects, consulting assignments or business activities with experts who are leaders in their field.
We support students seeking internships to complete their university qualifications through hands on experience with high achieving teams.
The average graduate remuneration at Ausenco starts from AUD 68000 depending on the role that the candidate applies for.
Through the generosity of Ausenco Limited and our people, we seek to work with communities to improve their conditions in a sustainable way.
Our focus is on providing a hand-up, not a hand-out:
The involvement of our people and the local community are essential elements of any Ausenco Foundation initiatives. It’s our way of giving back through our time and other resources.
In any community there are many, many worthy charitable causes, but unfortunately we cannot assist them all. For this reason, we do not provide funding for unsolicited requests for sponsorship or donations. We are also quite specific in which initiatives we will support.