Jackson Lee: Building a future in Territory infrastructure

Jackson Lee, a first-year Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours) student, was born and raised in Darwin and is passionate about shaping the future of his home community. 

“This scholarship is a great honour, and I am deeply appreciative of INPEX’s commitment to supporting the next generation of engineers here in the Northern Territory,” Jackson said. 

Jackson’s strong sense of community is reflected in his extensive extracurricular involvement. He holds a First-Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do Karate after more than six years of training and is a long-standing member of the Chung Wah Society Lion Dance Troupe, where he performs at cultural events locally and interstate.  

Alongside his studies, Jackson works at Bunnings Warehouse, building valuable skills in communication, teamwork and problem solving.  

With a clear vision for the future, Jackson hopes to pursue a career in infrastructure and construction engineering in Darwin. 

“My ambition is to be part of shaping the NT’s future… contributing to infrastructure that represents some of the most meaningful and lasting contributions an engineer can make,” he said.  

INPEX is committed to recognising and respecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples whose cultures have existed in Australia for more than 65,000 years.

In particular, we acknowledge the Larrakia people as the recognised Traditional Owners of the land and waters where Ichthys LNG onshore facilities are located, in addition to the Whadjuk Nyoongar people on whose lands our Perth office is situated. Furthermore, Broome and Djarindjin are important logistical locations for transit of our offshore workforce, and we therefore extend our acknowledgement to the Yawuru, Bardi and Jawi peoples, respectively.

INPEX acknowledges the important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples continue to play in the development of our business in Australia and pay our respects to their Elders – past and present.