Mackay Engineering Link Project 2026

Greg Millican

Event Phone: 0400 258938

Registration

Registration includes course materials and access to CQU staff and facilities. Registration is subsidised by Engineers Australia and CQU. Note: Lunch is NOT provided.



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  • ELP
     21/09/2026
     8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Engineer Your Future in Mackay

Could you design the next generation of mining technology? Build sustainable communities? Develop renewable energy solutions? Design infrastructure that changes lives?

If you’re in Year 10, 11 or 12 and enjoy solving problems, designing solutions, or studying Mathematics, Physics or Engineering, the Engineering Link Roadshow is an experience you won’t want to miss.

Hosted by CQUniversity Mackay, this full-day interactive workshop connects students with professional engineers and university academics to discover what engineering is really like.

Whether you’re already certain about engineering—or simply curious—this event will help you explore one of Australia’s most exciting careers.

Why Mackay?

Mackay sits at the heart of one of Queensland’s most significant engineering regions.

Engineering careers here support:

  • Mining and Resources
  • Renewable Energy
  • Manufacturing
  • Sugar Industry Innovation
  • Transport Infrastructure
  • Ports and Logistics
  • Civil Construction
  • Environmental Sustainability

The engineers working throughout the Mackay region solve problems that affect not only Queensland, but industries across Australia and internationally.

Engineering isn’t just about building bridges.

It’s about designing the future.

Event Details

Date: Monday 21 September 2026

Venue: CQUniversity Mackay

Time: 8:45am – 3:00pm

Cost: FREE

Thanks to the support of the Queensland Government, Engineers Australia, and CQUniversity, participation is completely free.

Places are limited.

During the Engineering Link Project you’ll

✔ Work with professional engineers

✔ Solve genuine engineering challenges

✔ Experience two hands-on engineering design workshops

✔ Learn about university pathways

✔ Discover the enormous range of engineering careers

✔ Meet other students who share your passion for STEM

Thinking about these subjects?

This workshop is ideal for students studying—or planning to study:

  • Mathematical Methods
  • Specialist Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Engineering
  • General Mathematics
  • Digital Solutions
  • Chemistry

These senior subjects develop many of the same skills engineers use every day.

Where can engineering take you?

An engineering degree opens opportunities in:

  • Aerospace
  • Robotics
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Renewable Energy
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Mining
  • Civil Infrastructure
  • Space Technology
  • Defence
  • Environmental Engineering
  • International Development
  • Research and Innovation

You could build your career in Mackay…

…or Brisbane.

…or Singapore.

…or London.

…or anywhere in the world.

Engineering is one of Australia’s most internationally recognised professions.

Proven to inspire

Previous Engineering Link participants reported:

  • 96% said the experience was worthwhile.
  • 78% said it positively influenced their decision about studying engineering.
  • Students consistently highlighted the practical workshops and interaction with engineers as the most valuable parts of the experience.

Register today and discover where engineering could take you.

Venue:  

Venue Phone: (07) 4940 7577

Venue Website:

Address:
Boundary Road, Orralea, Mackay, 4740, Australia

Description:

The CQUniversity Mackay, Ooralea campus was initially established in 1992.

Since merging with CQ TAFE on 1 July 2014, CQUniversity Mackay, Ooralea, has grown significantly in size and now includes a purpose built $46 million Trades Training Centre.

The CQUniversity’s Mackay Ooralea Campus serves as a base for hundreds of students and staff within the Mackay community. It boasts a wide range of facilities, including lecture theatres and performance theatres, trade training workshops, computer and nursing laboratories, video-conference rooms, recording studios, student accommodation, a bookshop, a refectory, a library, and much more.