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What this job is
A mechanical engineer designs, develops, and oversees the manufacture of mechanical systems, machines, and equipment used across industrial, automotive, aerospace, and infrastructure sectors in Australia. They apply principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, and materials science to solve technical problems, improve performance, and ensure compliance with Australian Standards and relevant regulations. The role involves technical analysis, detailed design work, testing, and collaboration with manufacturers, clients, and regulatory bodies to deliver safe and efficient mechanical solutions.
Pay
A$2,614 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
- Adjust engineering designscore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Goal Setting and Planningcore
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiencycore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Process Documentationcore
- Process Improvement Identificationcore
- 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
- Incident Reporting
- Microsoft Excel Data Management
- Negotiation
- Power BI Reporting and Dashboards
- Quality Assurance and Checking
- Supplier Communication