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What this job is
A production or plant engineer designs, optimises, and oversees manufacturing or processing systems in industrial facilities. They apply mechanical, chemical, or electrical engineering principles to improve production efficiency, safety, and product quality in Australian manufacturing plants, refineries, food processing facilities, or utilities. The role involves troubleshooting equipment failures, implementing process improvements, and ensuring compliance with relevant Australian standards and workplace safety legislation.
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
- Attention to Detailcore
- ERP and Inventory Systemscore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Process Documentationcore
- Process Improvement Identificationcore
- Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Adjust engineering designs
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Goal Setting and Planning
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Negotiation
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Reporting and Analytics
- Supplier Communication
- Team Collaboration