Chemicals Management Intern

This internship offers an opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in workplace chemicals management. You will support the assessment and improvement of chemical management processes across the Plant site, developing valuable knowledge of chemical safety, risk assessment, and regulatory standards.

Join our Health & Safety team in Lithgow for a paid, full-time internship from December 2026 to mid-February 2027. The application period is from October 20 to 30th. If you are interested in building practical experience in workplace health, safety, and chemicals management, we encourage you to apply!

During the internship, you will:

Review and update the site Chemicals Register

Support the assessment of hazardous chemicals used across the site

Assist with the assessment of chemical bunding arrangements

Contribute to the review of workplace chemical management processes

Prepare clear reports and maintain relevant records using MS Office tools

Through practical involvement in the project, you will learn:

Develop hands-on experience in chemical handling and management

Strengthen your understanding of workplace chemical safety

Gain exposure to hazard identification and risk assessment

Build your knowledge of emergency preparedness and the Globally Harmonized System, or GHS, standards

We are looking for a motivated student with:

An academic background in Chemical Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline

Knowledge of GHS standards, hazard identification, risk assessment, emergency preparedness, or chemical safety

Confidence using MS Office tools, including preparing written reports

Good communication and time-management skills

A collaborative approach and focus on delivering results

Availability for a full-time on-site internship from December 2026 to mid-February 2027

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding. Find out more here.