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What this job is
An Engineering Manager oversees the technical work, budget, and human resources of an engineering team or department within manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, or professional services organisations. They are responsible for translating business objectives into engineering deliverables, managing project timelines and budgets, and ensuring compliance with relevant Australian standards and safety regulations. They combine technical expertise with people management and strategic planning to deliver engineering outcomes that meet client or internal stakeholder requirements.
Pay
A$3,519 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
- Conflict Resolutioncore
- Goal Setting and Planningcore
- Negotiationcore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Process Improvement Identificationcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Reporting and Analyticscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workload Self-Managementcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Escalation Management
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Power BI Reporting and Dashboards
- Process Documentation
- Quality Assurance Monitoring
- Research and Analysis
- SLA and KPI Adherence