Future Work Immersion | Kinrise

Hosted by EAIT Employability

First and second-year students studying Mechanical, Electrical or Mechanical and Materials Engineering are invited to experience a live food manufacturing environment with Kinrise.

During this interactive site visit, you’ll tour Kinrise’s manufacturing operations, meet industry professionals and work with other students on a real industry challenge.

No previous industry experience is required. Places are limited to 20 students, so please join the waitlist if the event is fully booked.

Before you register

Getting there

• Students must arrange their own transport to and from Kinrise in Carole Park. Transport will not be provided by UQ or Kinrise, and the site is not accessible by public transport. 
• Kinrise is approximately a 30-minute drive from St Lucia campus, depending on traffic. Please check the location and confirm your transport arrangements before booking.
• Free visitor parking is available at 43 Mica Street, Carole Park. Detailed arrival instructions will be sent to registered students before the event.

What to wear

Students must wear long pants and steel-cap safety boots to participate in the manufacturing plant tour. Students who own steel-cap safety boots should bring and wear them. Kinrise can provide boots to students who request them during registration, along with other required PPE.

Who is Kinrise?

Kinrise is an Australian-owned food and beverage company producing a range of household grocery and snack products. Its work spans manufacturing, engineering, operations, research and development, and innovation. 

Why take part?

This Future Work Immersion will give you the opportunity to:

• See how products move from raw ingredients to finished goods.
• Explore engineering and career pathways in food manufacturing.
• Learn how engineering supports manufacturing, operations and innovation.
• Work with other students to develop practical recommendations.
• Receive insights and feedback from Kinrise staff.

Event details

Date: Wednesday 2 September 2026 
Time: 9.30 am–3.00 pm
Location: Kinrise, 33–37 Mica Street, Carole Park QLD

Please email employability.events@eait.uq.edu.au if you have any questions.