Talent International has partnered with a major Australian organisation operating within a large-scale industrial manufacturing environment.

They are currently seeking an Automation Engineer to join the engineering team delivering a significant automation and control systems upgrade.

The role:

Working alongside experienced Principal and Senior Automation Engineers, you will support the engineering and delivery of automation work packages across a major upgrade program.

This is a broad, hands-on engineering role where you will contribute across the project lifecycle, from defining requirements and developing technical solutions through to testing, cutover and rectification.

The environment includes PLCs, industrial networks and HMI/SCADA systems, giving you exposure to a technically complex automation landscape and the opportunity to work closely with engineering, operations, vendors and external consultants.

You will be responsible for ensuring allocated engineering packages are delivered safely, effectively and in line with project scope, schedule and relevant engineering standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of automation engineering packages across a major industrial upgrade.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of PLC and HMI/SCADA solutions.
• Identify and define technical requirements, interfaces and work scopes for control system elements.
• Develop technical and performance specifications.
• Deliver engineering design outcomes directly and through external design partners.
• Support project scope development and engineering documentation.
• Work closely with internal engineering and operations teams, vendors and consultants.
• Assist with testing, system shadowing, cutover and rectification activities.
• Ensure engineering activities meet relevant safety, project and engineering standards.
• Support effective risk management across allocated work packages.

Skills & experience:

You will have:

• A degree in Computer, Telecommunications or Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science; other relevant Engineering or IT qualifications, including Diploma qualifications, may also be considered.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities.

Experience in the following would be highly regarded:

• Heavy industry or automated manufacturing.
• Brownfield projects or operational support environments.
• Practical electrical experience within industrial environments.
• PLC, RTU, I/O and IoT systems.
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Ethernet and IP networking.
• HMI/SCADA and historian applications.
• Windows, Linux and virtualisation.
• Active Directory.
• Databases and systems integration.

If you are an Automation Engineer looking to take on a technically challenging role within a major industrial transformation program, we would be interested in hearing from you.

Talent International is currently recruiting Senior Welfare Officer / Senior Guardian to work for the NSW Government, based in Wollongong. This is a contract till Dec, with the possibility of extension, paying $68.64 per hour + Super.

7 hours per day/ 35 hours per week

Start Date: ASAP

About the role

This role delivers high-quality guardianship services to support people with reduced decision-making capacity. You will advocate for customers’ rights, choices and wellbeing, ensuring decisions are made in their best interests and in line with relevant legislation and standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement decision-making plans and maintain accurate customer records.
• Advocate for customers to achieve positive individual and systemic outcomes.
• Prepare high-quality reports, submissions and recommendations for senior officers and relevant decision-making bodies.
• Prepare reports for the Guardianship Division of NCAT and attend hearings where required.
• Make decisions within delegated authority, policies and relevant guardianship legislation.
• Provide guidance and support to Guardians and support staff on complex customer matters.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, health professionals and other stakeholders.
• Conduct customer visits in line with guardianship standards.
• Build knowledge of local support services and community infrastructure.

About you

To be successful, you will have strong experience working with vulnerable people, managing complex cases and advocating for positive customer outcomes. You will be confident preparing reports, working with a range of stakeholders and making sound decisions in sensitive situations.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

HSE & Risk Coordinator

Contract Length: Initial 12-month contract with strong extension potential

Location: Port Kembla / Illawarra Region (predominantly site-based)

Hourly Pay: Up to $100 per hour inclusive of super, dependent on experience

About the Role

We are seeking experienced HSE professionals to support a major capital project within a complex industrial environment.

This is a highly visible, site-focused role where you’ll partner with project teams and contractors to drive positive safety outcomes across a large-scale brownfield construction environment. We’re looking for proactive safety professionals who are comfortable spending time in the field, engaging with people, identifying risks early, and influencing safer ways of working.

Working alongside the Project HSE Manager and wider project leadership team, you’ll play a key role in embedding best-practice health, safety and risk management throughout all phases of project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project HSE Manager and project teams to embed best-practice HSE and risk management across a major capital project
• Maintain a strong on-site presence, engaging directly with project teams, contractors and frontline personnel
• Identify hazards, unsafe behaviours and emerging risks before incidents occur
• Conduct site inspections, audits, risk assessments and contractor engagement activities
• Lead and support site inductions, toolbox talks, investigations and corrective actions
• Coach and influence contractors and project personnel to achieve positive safety outcomes
• Assist with incident investigations, injury management and return-to-work processes
• Maintain project HSE systems, standards, emergency management documentation and risk registers
• Support project reporting, governance and compliance requirements
• Contribute to the development of a strong, proactive safety culture across multiple project teams

About You

To be successful, you’ll bring:

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a dedicated HSE, Safety Advisor, Safety Partner or similar role
• Experience working within construction, heavy industrial, manufacturing, mining or major capital project environments
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and construction/project safety requirements
• Proven ability to influence, coach and build credibility with contractors and operational teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A practical, hands-on approach to safety leadership
• Relevant qualifications in Workplace Health & Safety, Risk Management or a related discipline

Highly Regarded Experience

• Brownfield project experience
• Heavy industrial or manufacturing environments
• Major shutdown, maintenance or capital project experience
• Contractor management and high-risk work environments
• Large-scale construction or infrastructure projects

Hours & Flexibility

• Standard Monday to Friday working week
• Typically 40-58 hours per week depending on project requirements
• Occasional weekend work may be required during critical project phases
• Flexibility around working hours is essential, with some periods requiring early starts, later finishes, or extended days to support project delivery

What’s on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a significant major capital project in the Illawarra region
• Long-term project pipeline with strong extension potential
• Hands-on role with genuine influence over site safety outcomes
• Collaborative team environment with strong leadership support
• Exposure to complex construction and industrial project activities
• Potential opportunities to transition into future projects for strong performers

Apply Now

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