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What this job is
A chemical engineer designs, develops, and optimises chemical processes and equipment used in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food production, and resource extraction in Australian industrial settings. They apply principles of chemistry, physics, and engineering to solve technical problems, improve efficiency, and ensure safety and compliance with Australian regulatory standards including those set by Safe Work Australia and relevant state-based chemical safety regulators. The role involves both conceptual design work and hands-on troubleshooting of pilot plants, production facilities, and laboratory-scale processes.
Pay
A$2,849 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Data Entry and Accuracycore
- Microsoft Excel Data Managementcore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Process Documentationcore
- Process Improvement Identificationcore
- Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Goal Setting and Planning
- Incident Reporting
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Negotiation
- Power BI Reporting and Dashboards
- Reporting and Analytics
- Time Management and Prioritisation
- Verbal Communication