Project Engineer

  • Australia
  • Wollongong
  • Permanent
  • Up to AU$110 per hour

Role: Project Engineer – Civil / Structural
Contract Length: Initial 12 month contract (high likelihood of extension)
Location: Port Kembla, NSW | Site-based
Hourly Pay: $110 + GST per hour
Client Industry: ASX-listed Heavy Industrial / Manufacturing

Role Overview

Join a leading ASX-listed industrial organisation delivering a major multi-year upgrade project. This role sits within a highly collaborative engineering team across civil, structural, mechanical and electrical disciplines.

This is a brownfield project within an operational plant, meaning you’ll be working around existing structures and live environments requiring practical thinking, flexibility, and strong collaboration with construction teams.

Your Key Responsibilities

* Develop design concepts and progress them through to detailed design stages
* Work closely with drafting teams to translate concepts into deliverables
* Collaborate with construction teams to ensure designs are practical and buildable
* Engage with internal stakeholders and project teams on design solutions
* Adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks across the project
* Support delivery across various packages within a complex industrial environment

Must-Have Skills & Experience

* Experience as a Project Engineer with strong design capability (civil/structural)
* Background in brownfield or heavy industrial projects preferred
* Ability to take ownership of tasks and work through solutions independently
* Strong communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders
* Exposure to design tools such as AutoCAD, Inventor, Space Gass, Ansys or similar
* Flexible mindset – able to shift priorities and juggle multiple workstreams

Nice to Have

* Experience working within operational plant environments
* Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering teams
* Experience supporting projects from concept through to delivery

What You’ll Get

* 12 month contract with strong extension potential on a multi-year program
* Competitive $110 + GST per hour
* Collaborative and supportive team environment
* Flexible working hours (start anytime before 8:30am, 8-hour days)
* Ad-hoc work from home flexibility where required

To Apply

If you’re a hands-on Project Engineer with strong design capability and enjoy working across complex, real-world industrial projects, apply now and send through your resume.

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Project Scheduler

  • Australia
  • Wollongong
  • Permanent
  • AU$115 - AU$130 per hour

Role: Project Scheduler (SMP / Piping)

Contract Length: Initial 3-6 month contract (strong potential for extension)

Location: Port Kembla, NSW | Site-based with the option of WFH

Hourly Pay: $130 per hour

Client Industry: ASX-listed Heavy Industrial / Manufacturing

Role Overview

Join a leading ASX-listed industrial contractor supporting a major capital project. This role has been created to take pressure off a senior leader and play a critical role in driving schedule accuracy and project delivery across a large SMP scope.

This is a highly hands-on, site-based role where success comes from being on the ground-engaging with trades, understanding real progress, and maintaining a detailed and accurate schedule in MS Project.

Your Key Responsibilities

* Maintain and update the project schedule in MS Project

* Conduct daily site walkdowns to validate progress and % completion

* Develop and manage 2-week look-ahead schedules

* Engage directly with supervisors, engineers, and site teams

* Identify delays, risks, and sequencing issues within the program

* Provide weekly reporting updates to support client deliverables

* Support broader project controls including variation tracking and reporting

* Rebuild or optimise the schedule where required

Must-Have Skills & Experience

* Strong experience as a Scheduler in heavy industrial environments

* Solid SMP background (structural, mechanical, piping – piping essential)

* Ability to work on-site and engage directly with trades and supervisors

* Experience using MS Project or Primavera

* Strong understanding of construction sequencing and delivery

* Proactive, detail-oriented, and hands-on approach

* White Card and ability to complete site inductions

Nice to Have

* Experience on blast furnace, steelworks, or large industrial rebuild projects

* Exposure to project controls, variation management, or contract controls

* Ability to step into broader project support beyond scheduling

What You’ll Get

* 3-6 month contract with strong extension potential

* Competitive ~$130 per hour

* Key role on a major industrial rebuild project

* Opportunity to take ownership of the schedule and influence delivery

* Potential to move across future projects within the broader program

To Apply

If you’re a hands-on Project Scheduler with strong SMP experience and enjoy being on-site driving real progress, apply now and send through your resume.

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Civil / Structural Design Engineer

  • Australia
  • Wollongong
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by our long standing client, a leading industrial infrastructure organisation. We are seeking a Senior Civil / Structural Project Engineer to support the delivery of major infrastructure upgrades within a large operational facility based in Port Kembla.

This role will focus on engineering coordination, concept development and the delivery of civil/structural engineering work packages within a large brownfield environment.

Role Title: Senior Civil / Structural Project Engineer
Contract Length: Initial 12 month contract (highly likely to extend)
Location : Port Kembla
Daily Pay: $110-$140 per hour
Client Industry: Heavy Industrial / Infrastructure
Start Date: ASAP

Role Details:

  • Deliver civil and structural engineering activities across assigned work packages
  • Develop engineering concepts and coordinate design with drafting and engineering teams
  • Conduct engineering investigations, inspections and analysis of plant infrastructure
  • Manage and review engineering consultant deliverables
  • Work closely with construction teams to ensure designs are practical and buildable
  • Support delivery of engineering packages to scope, schedule and budget
  • Participate in engineering safety and risk workshops (HAZOP, CHAIR etc.)

    Required Skills and Experiences:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Experience delivering engineering packages across major infrastructure, industrial or capital projects
  • Experience working within brownfield or heavy industrial environments
  • Strong understanding of Australian engineering standards
  • Experience coordinating engineering consultants and multidisciplinary teams
  • Exposure to engineering tools such as Inventor, AutoCAD, Space Gass, Sidewinder, Ansys, Powercad or similar

    Additional Details & Benefits:

  • Highly collaborative team environment including civil, mechanical and electrical engineers
  • Flexible working hours (40 hours per week – start anytime before 8:30am)
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale industrial infrastructure upgrades
  • Long-term contract potential on a multi-year capital investment program
  • Open to candidates travelling weekly or relocating for the role

    To Apply:

    If this sounds like your next opportunity or you would like to hear more, please apply now and submit your resume.

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Hydraulics Engineer

  • Australia
  • Wollongong
  • Permanent
  • AU$95 - AU$105 per hour

Location: Port Kembla
Rate: $105 per hour
Contract: 6-12 months
Start: ASAP

We’re currently seeking an experienced Fluid Power Engineer (Hydraulics Engineer) to join a major industrial project, supporting delivery across multiple workstreams within a complex engineering environment.

This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for contributing to the design, coordination, and delivery of fluid power systems across key project packages.

The Role

You will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of fluid power engineering components, including:

  • Supporting the design, integration, and delivery of hydraulic systems
  • Working across pumps, motors, and industrial equipment
  • Contributing to design reviews, engineering documentation, and technical problem solving
  • Supporting procurement, scheduling, and cost tracking activities
  • Assisting with installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, construction, and operations
  • Ensuring compliance with safety, engineering standards, and project requirements

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • 5-10 years’ experience in fluid power / hydraulics engineering
  • A relevant engineering degree or diploma (mechanical, mechatronics or similar)
  • Strong experience working with:
    • Hydraulic systems
    • Pumps and motors
    • Industrial or heavy engineering equipment
  • Experience working on large-scale industrial or infrastructure projects
  • Ability to work across multiple project areas and disciplines
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Nice to Have

  • Experience in heavy industrial environments (e.g. steel, mining, manufacturing)
  • Exposure to design tools (AutoCAD, Inventor, etc.)
  • Experience with commissioning or construction phases

Why Apply

  • Opportunity to work on a major, high-profile industrial project
  • Hands-on role with broad exposure across engineering and delivery
  • Competitive $100/hour contract rate
  • Immediate start available

If you’re a practical, hands-on hydraulics engineer looking for your next contract, we’d love to hear from you.

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Logistics Coordinator

  • Australia
  • Wollongong
  • Contract
  • AU$70 - AU$80 per hour

Role: Logistics Coordinator

Contract Length: Initial 6-9 month contract (very likely to extend)

Location: Port Kembla, NSW | Site-based

Hourly Pay: Approx. $70-$80/hour

Client Industry: ASX-listed Manufacturer

Role Overview

Join a leading ASX-listed manufacturing team supporting one of the largest site upgrades in the region. This role sits within a growing logistics team alongside several Logistics Coordinators we have already placed on site, created to support the increasing volume of incoming equipment and materials.

In practice, the role is closer to a forklift operator with additional responsibilities, focused on managing deliveries, operating forklifts, and maintaining accurate inventory using the Datapel system.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Operate forklifts to unload, move, and store incoming equipment and materials
  • Coordinate delivery logistics with trucking and transport companies
  • Manage inventory control using Datapel and Excel
  • Oversee unloading, inspection, repacking, and readiness of equipment for site use
  • Manage and track cooling systems and electrical equipment inventory
  • Keep laydown and storage areas safe, tidy, and well organised
  • Provide updates to the project team on deliveries and inventory status
  • Follow WHS procedures and maintain a strong focus on safety and teamwork

Must-Have Skills & Experience

  • Experience operating forklifts in a logistics, warehouse, or industrial environment
  • Forklift licence – essential
  • Strong IT skills and confidence working with inventory systems such as Datapel, Excel, or similar
  • Experience managing incoming goods and coordinating deliveries
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Ability to work 6 days per week, typically 8-10 hours per day

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with electrical equipment or electrical inventory
  • Background in electrical supply, electrical wholesale, or industrial environments
  • Experience working on large industrial or infrastructure projects
  • Knowledge of WHS regulations

What You’ll Get

  • 6-9 month contract with strong extension potential
  • Competitive $70-$80 per hour
  • Opportunity to work on a major upgrade project at a large industrial site
  • Join a collaborative logistics team supporting a major project delivery

To Apply

If you’re a hands-on logistics professional with forklift experience and strong inventory management skills, apply now and send us your resume.

Apply now

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