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What this job is
A Materials Engineer designs, tests, and selects materials for manufacturing and construction applications in Australian industries including aerospace, automotive, mining, and infrastructure. They conduct materials testing using laboratory equipment, analyse failure modes, and recommend material specifications that meet performance, cost, and regulatory requirements. They work in manufacturing plants, research facilities, or engineering consultancies to optimise material selection and improve product durability and sustainability.
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
- 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
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- ERP and Inventory Systems
- Goal Setting and Planning
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Negotiation
- Reporting and Analytics
- Supplier Communication
- Time Management and Prioritisation