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What this job is
An Engineering Technologist applies engineering principles and technical knowledge to design, develop, test and improve engineering products, systems and processes in Australian industries such as manufacturing, construction, infrastructure and utilities. They work under the direction of qualified engineers, translating design specifications into practical solutions and conducting technical assessments using specialised equipment and software. They liaise between design teams and production or installation phases, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards (AS/NZS), relevant legislation and workplace safety requirements.
Pay
A$2,649 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
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiencycore
- 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
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Digital Literacy
- Goal Setting and Planning
- Incident Reporting
- Microsoft Excel Data Management
- Negotiation
- Power BI Reporting and Dashboards
- Reporting and Analytics