Mechanical Design Engineer – Contract

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, has been engaged by our long-standing client, a leading ASX-listed manufacturer, to recruit an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer.

This is a long-term contract opportunity supporting a growing engineering team on complex heavy-industry projects based in Wollongong.

Role Details

Role Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Contract Length: Initial 12 month contract

Location & WFH Flexibility: Wollongong | Hybrid (approx. 70% office / 30% site initially)

Daily Pay: Up to $110/hour

Role Overview

This role focuses on mechanical design and engineering support, working across brownfield projects within a multidisciplinary engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing existing designs and documentation, delivering new mechanical designs, and supporting both office-based and site activities.

The role is design-led (not purely drafting), with hands-on involvement across the full engineering lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical design and engineering support across heavy industrial projects
• Review and update existing drawings, designs, and technical documentation
• Produce mechanical designs in line with Australian Standards
• Support drafting activities where required (AutoCAD essential)
• Collaborate with structural, electrical, and drafting teams
• Interface with site teams and support site-based engineering activities
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and run with them independently

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer
• 5-10 years’ experience, ideally closer to 10 years
• Strong background in heavy industry or mining environments
• Proven experience delivering mechanical design work on brownfield sites
• AutoCAD experience is essential
• Familiarity with Australian Standards and Australian project environments
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a team

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Experience with materials handling systems
• Inventor experience
• Previous site-based engineering exposure

Additional Details & Benefits

• Long-term contract with strong extension potential
• Opportunity to work within a growing engineering team (approx. 15-16 engineers)
• Balanced office and site split, with increased site exposure over time
• Standard 40-hour work week
• Weekend work not expected initially (may be required occasionally if site demands increase)
• Potential longer-term growth opportunities as the team continues to expand

To Apply

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

Workplace Lead – Endpoint & Digital Workspace

Location: Sydney or Newcastle, NSW (Client-side | Onsite)
Salary: $150,000 package (including super)
Experience: 5+ years’

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Workplace Lead to take ownership of a modern, enterprise digital workplace environment. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on endpoint management, collaboration platforms, and Microsoft 365, ensuring a secure, high-performing, and user-centric workplace across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.

You’ll be embedded client-side, working closely with technology, security, and business teams to improve productivity tools and device management at scale.

What You’ll Be Doing

Microsoft 365 & Identity

• Administer Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Teams
• Manage users, groups, licensing, and permissions via Azure AD (Entra ID)
• Implement DLP, retention policies, conditional access, and email security controls
• Monitor service health and drive continuous improvement

Endpoint & Device Management

• Design and manage Intune and SCCM solutions for enterprise device management
• Implement MDM/MAM policies across corporate and BYOD devices
• Manage Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android endpoints end-to-end
• Oversee application packaging and deployment via SCCM and Intune
• Administer Jamf for Apple device management and security
• Maintain security baselines and device compliance reporting

Collaboration & Workplace Tools

• Manage and support Zoom environments and integrations with Microsoft 365
• Ensure conference room and collaboration hardware is operational and reliable

Leadership & Operations

• Provide Tier II/III technical support and escalation
• Create and maintain documentation, SOPs, and training materials
• Automate tasks and reporting using PowerShell
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and network teams to meet compliance standards

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years’ experience in endpoint, workplace, or EUC environments
• Strong hands-on experience with M365, Exchange Online, Intune, SCCM, Jamf
• Solid understanding of MDM/MAM, device security, and conditional access
• Experience supporting enterprise collaboration tools (Zoom, Teams)
• PowerShell scripting and automation experience
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement experience
• Ability to work onsite in Sydney or Newcastle

Why Apply?

• Client-side role with real ownership and impact
• Modern workplace stack and enterprise-scale environment
• Work across both technical delivery and leadership

Software Packaging SME

Sydney / Newcastle, NSW
Permanent | Onsite (Client Side)
Experience: 3+ years

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Software Packaging Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join a client-side environment in Sydney/Newcastle. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys building enterprise-grade application packages, automating deployments, and acting as the technical escalation point for complex packaging and deployment challenges.

You’ll work closely with infrastructure, security, and project teams to deliver reliable, secure, and standardised application deployments across a large Windows environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Application Packaging & Repackaging

• Create, modify, and maintain application packages including MSI, MST, EXE, MSIX, Intune Win32, App-V
• Use tools such as AdminStudio, InstallShield, RoboPack, Winget
• Ensure packages meet enterprise standards and deployment requirements

• Deployment & Distribution

• Deploy applications using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM) and Intune
• Configure advanced deployment settings including dependencies, detection methods, supersedence, and task sequences

• Scripting & Automation

• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell (PSADT) and VBScript
• Deliver silent, unattended installations and configuration workflows

• Troubleshooting & Support

• Act as L3 escalation support for complex packaging and deployment issues
• Perform deep analysis using tools such as ProcMon and RegMon

• OS Deployment & Image Management

• Support Windows OSD, image creation, maintenance, and upgrades
• Assist with hardware refresh and task sequence improvements

• Patch Management

• Support monthly Windows patching cycles for clients and servers
• Deploy security updates and ensure compliance reporting

• Documentation & Standards

• Produce clear, high-quality technical documentation (SOPs, KBs, best practices)
• Support L1/L2 teams with structured handover documentation

• Collaboration

• Partner with infrastructure, security, and project teams to ensure solutions align with enterprise and security standards

Skills & Experience Required

• 2-6 years’ experience in application packaging and deployment
• Strong hands-on experience with SCCM/MECM and Intune
• Advanced PowerShell scripting (PSADT highly desirable)
• Strong understanding of Windows Installer technologies
• Experience with AdminStudio, InstallShield, MSIX, MSI, Winget
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to create clear, structured technical documentation

Desirable (Nice to Have)

• Microsoft 70-243 certification or equivalent/latest SCCM certification
• Exposure to AWS EBS and Azure DevOps
• Experience in large enterprise or highly regulated environments

Why Apply?

• Work in a client-side, enterprise environment
• Be the go-to SME for software packaging and deployment
• Long-term opportunity with exposure to modern endpoint technologies
• cooperative, professional team with strong technical standards

Our client is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to design, build, and operate scalable cloud infrastructure and CI/CD platforms in Microsoft Azure. You will play a key role in enabling secure, reliable, and automated delivery of applications, working closely with engineering, security, and platform teams.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys ownership, automation, and improving developer experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Azure-based cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support reliable and repeatable deployments

• Automate operational tasks and tooling using Python

• Implement and maintain cloud security, networking, and identity best practices (RBAC, Key Vault, networking, policies)

• Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability; drive continuous improvements

• Collaborate with development teams to support application lifecycle and release processes

• Lead troubleshooting, incident response, and root cause analysis for production issues

• Contribute to DevOps standards, patterns, and best practices across the organisation

• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance where required

Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Platform Engineering

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (compute, networking, storage, identity)

• Proven experience using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code in production environments

• Solid Python scripting experience for automation and tooling or similiar

• Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab)

• Experience across at least one compute service (Functions, Web Apps, or AKS)

• Strong understanding of cloud security and governance principles

• Experience with Linux-based systems and containerised workloads

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

If you think you have the above skills and experiences, click the ‘Apply’ button or send your resume to alex.nguyen@talentinternational.com

Please Notes: Visa sponsorship is not available. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for this role.

Our client is a major energy distribution provider who is looking for multiple experienced Asset Engineers to support the delivery of asset performance and asset management services across critical network infrastructure. This role sits within a mature asset management function and will play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost-effective performance of electricity distribution assets.
There is multiple 12-contract position available with

This opportunity would suit an asset professional with strong technical capability and a passion for improving asset performance, lifecycle planning, and risk-based decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Asset Performance & Asset Management

• Lead the development, review, and implementation of asset management strategies for network plant and station assets
• Monitor and assess maintenance activities to ensure effectiveness and compliance
• Undertake asset failure investigations and develop practical improvement recommendations
• Perform peer reviews of technical deliverables and reports
• Mentor less experienced team members and contribute to building asset management capability
• Prepare asset-related inputs for annual Regulatory Information Notices

Asset Management Planning & Governance

• Develop and maintain asset management plans and procedures for distribution network assets
• Conduct audits to ensure maintenance activities align with approved procedures
• Develop and implement asset replacement and maintenance programs
• Prepare business cases supporting capital and maintenance investment decisions
• Support long-term asset lifecycle and replacement planning

Key Knowledge & Experience

• Working knowledge of electricity distribution assets such as transformers, switchgear, underground cables, BESS, and EV charging infrastructure
• Strong understanding and application of asset management principles (ISO 55000)
• Experience with asset performance analysis, replacement planning, and lifecycle optimisation
• Knowledge of Condition-Based Risk Management (CBRM), Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM), or similar risk frameworks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop evidence-based recommendations
• Experience preparing strategic reports, business cases, and regulatory documentation
• Working knowledge of SAP and asset investment optimisation tools
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and basic project management techniques

Benefits

• Initial 12-month contract with clear opportunity for extension or permanent conversion
• Work with a leading energy distribution business on critical network assets
• Hybrid working environment and supportive team culture
• Competitive contract rates and long-term career potential

If you would like to know more, please contact Milly Kerei-Keepa at milly.kerei-keepa@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now

We are working with a leading utilities organisation to recruit an experienced Project Manager to deliver major power infrastructure projects across regional Victoria. The role focuses on high-value projects within sub-transmission, zone substations, and HV construction, supporting critical developments across the state. This role will require regular travel within regional Victoria including Bendigo, Shepparton, and Albury. The successful candidate can be based in regional Vic or Metro Melbourne if committed to the travel aspect.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of major infrastructure projects
• Manage internal teams and contractors to achieve safety, time, cost, and quality outcomes
• Oversee contracts, tenders, and commercial governance
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, and risk
• Build strong stakeholder and customer relationships
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and contractual requirements

Key Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or related discipline-preferably electrical
• 5+ years’ experience delivering complex utilities or electrical infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of electricity distribution and sub-transmission environments
• Proven leadership and financial management capability
• Experience with SAP and project management tools

What’s on Offer

• Flexible base across Melbourne or regional Victoria
• Long-term career opportunity with a stable utilities business
• Competitive salary package with performance incentives

If you would like to know more, please contact Milly Kerei-Keepa at milly.kerei-keepa@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now

We are working with a leading energy distribution company to recruit an experienced Customer Development Manager to manage major customer connections and network augmentation projects across Victoria. This role is responsible for leading complex customer engagements, managing connection offers, and overseeing projects through the full connection lifecycle in line with regulatory and commercial requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage major customer relationships and connection projects
• Act as the primary customer interface for large and complex connection projects
• Oversee preparation and release of customer connection offers
• Coordinate internal stakeholders across engineering, finance, and legal teams
• Negotiate commercial agreements and manage project financials
• Oversee preparation of technical and financial documentation, including internal approval submissions
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and network requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement of connection processes and compliance practices

Key Requirements

• Experience within electricity distribution or utilities
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Proven experience managing complex customer connections or infrastructure projects
• Background in customer connections, infrastructure, or complex project delivery
• Relevant qualification in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field

What’s on Offer

• Permanent role with a leading energy distributor
• Melbourne CBD base with flexible hybrid working
• Exposure to major customer and network projects

If you would like to know more, please contact Milly Kerei-Keepa at milly.kerei-keepa@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now

• Multiple Permanent roles with ongoing career growth
• Australian Citizenship mandatory/ITAR compliance
• Relocation expenses covered for interstate applicants

A major defence-sector program is expanding its Defence Industry Vendor Qualification (DIVQ) team and is seeking multiple Supplier Qualification Engineers to support the qualification and development of Australian suppliers for integration into the complex, large scale program of work. These roles are central to ensuring Australian industry meets the stringent engineering, technical, and quality standards required for participation in a globally significant supply chain. Successful candidates will directly contribute to the uplift of industrial capability and the long-term resilience of Australia’s defence ecosystem.

About the Roles

As part of a growing national team, each Supplier Qualification Engineer will be responsible for the technical review of engineering standards and specifications, and for providing expert technical support throughout the supplier qualification and onboarding process.

You will work closely with supplier quality assurance specialists, the DIVQ team, and the In‑Country Qualification Team (ICQT). A major focus is harmonising international and Australian engineering standards and ensuring suppliers meet the technical requirements of the program.

These positions involve regular engagement with government agencies, primes, and suppliers across Australia, and require flexible domestic travel.

Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret engineering standards, specifications, and supplier technical documentation.
• Provide technical support during supplier qualification, capability development, and onboarding.
• Act as a technical interface to support supplier qualification for the Program.
• Develop, align, and harmonise international and Australian engineering standards to support program requirements.
• Support internal and external stakeholders in implementing technical engineering standards and specifications.
• Assess supplier systems, procedures, and technical quality frameworks to ensure compliance.
• Contribute to the uplift of Australian industrial capability through structured supplier development initiatives.

About You:

You are a technically strong engineer who enjoys working with suppliers, solving complex technical challenges, and contributing to national capability outcomes.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Systems, or related Engineering disciplines.
• Strong understanding of engineering and technical standards, particularly in supplier qualification contexts.
• Experience with supplier systems, technical quality requirements, and compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of components such as chemical reagents, valves, fittings, and fabrication processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically to support supplier visits across all states and territories.

If you’re motivated by technical excellence, supplier development, and contributing to Australia’s defence capability, these roles offer a rare and meaningful career opportunity.

Our client is a leading organisation in the energy infrastructure sector with a strong presence across multiple states. They are seeking a Commissioning Engineer to support HV substation, transmission line, and traction substation projects. Experience across large-scale renewables or solar farms will be highly regarded.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone with solid commissioning experience who is looking to deepen their technical capability across major infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake HV testing and commissioning of primary equipment, including transformers, switchgear, and auxiliary equipment
• Perform secondary injection relay testing across transmission, distribution, and generation environments
• Support testing of SCADA and communication systems
• Assist in integrating new protection and control schemes into existing networks
• Review designs and validate protection schemes using approved drawings and documentation
• Develop commissioning plans, sequencing, and site readiness documentation
• Contribute to commissioning strategies that support safe, cost-effective project delivery
• Collaborate with project engineers, site teams, and contractors to ensure smooth commissioning activities
• Maintain commissioning records, reports, and compliance documentation

Key Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• Approx. 3-6 years’ experience in commissioning or testing of HV primary and secondary equipment
• Hands-on experience with protection testing, primary equipment commissioning, and HV substation environments
• Understanding of risk, safety, and compliance requirements within electrical infrastructure projects
• Ability to interpret drawings, schematics, and protection documentation
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work both independently and within a team
• Willingness to travel interstate for project work

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to grow into senior commissioning roles
• Exposure to major energy infrastructure and renewables projects
• Work with a supportive and experienced engineering team
• Melbourne CBD base with regular travel across Australia

If you would like to know more, please contact Milly Kerei-Keepa at milly.kerei-keepa@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now

Role Title: Engineering Specialist
Contract Length: 24 months
Location: Sydney
Positions Available: 2

Overview
Our client in aviation is delivering a major national Aviation System Technology Replacement Program. This program will replace an existing aviation system with a new, modern platform that processes and displays real time operational information to support safe and efficient operations.

The Engineering Specialist is a key role within the program and will provide technical and systems engineering expertise to ensure the new system meets the operational, safety, and performance standards required in a highly regulated aviation environment.

Key Responsibilities
* Perform systems engineering and project tasks across acquisition and implementation phases
* Support the technical readiness of the new aviation system
* Participate in engineering review gates and governance activities
* Create, update, and review engineering artefacts and documentation
* Support system design, development, integration, testing, installation, and verification activities
* Support site installation, set to work, testing, and verification activities
* Assist with technology change processes, including configuration management and change control
* Identify, assess, and communicate technical and delivery risks
* Contribute to broader program delivery activities as required

Required Experience
* Proven experience in systems engineering or technical delivery roles on complex infrastructure programs
* Experience working on mission critical systems within regulated environments
* Background in aviation, telecommunications, defence, or similarly high assurance industries preferred
* Experience supporting design, testing, installation, and commissioning activities
* Strong documentation, stakeholder engagement, and risk management capability

Mandatory Requirements
* Australian Citizenship
* Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government National Security Clearance

Electrical Design Engineer (Water Design)

Job Summary / Overview
The Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for delivering detailed electrical designs and specifications for water infrastructure projects. The role supports project delivery across mining and water assets while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical design deliverables including GAs SLDs and cable schedules
• Perform electrical calculations including cable sizing and equipment selection
• Prepare scopes of work material lists specifications and datasheets
• Provide technical advice and recommendations to project stakeholders
• Liaise with vendors contractors and consultants for quotations and equipment supply
• Assess technical proposals and present recommendations internally
• Attend factory acceptance tests to support compliance and quality
• Communicate design progress risks and changes clearly and timely
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines
• Undertake occasional site visits for inspection and testing

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia
• 3-5 years experience in an electrical engineering design role
• Strong knowledge of Australian and international standards
• Experience with safety in design practices including HAZOP and risk assessments

Skills & Competencies

• Electrical design for pump stations borefields and transfer pump stations
• Experience with pump motors VSDs and MCCs
• Development of operating and control philosophies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Working Conditions (Optional)

• Perth CBD based
• Occasional site visits within Perth and regional locations

Please contact Irene Yam for further details on 08 6212 5518

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A startup company within the prop-tech space, is looking to add a Software Engineering Manager to their growing team. Shaking up the commercial real estate space, their exciting product focuses on helping property owners and managers cut energy costs and emissions.

This role will be open for remote candidates located within the eastern time zone.

The Role Responsibilities:

• Manage a group of 6-8 software engineers across multiple teams focused on different internal projects and tasks
• Conduct regular check-ins and feedback sessions on areas of improvement around contributions to product they’re working on
• Collaborate with Product Team on projects with engineers assigned to determine prioritization and team adjustments to meet task achievements and goals
• Ensuring cross-team projects are properly scheduled for optimal delivery time on technical projects where you are the lead
• Code reviews and discussions with engineers to ensure architectural implementation details
• Evaluate severity of product bugs and technical issues to document impact and correct prioritization

Required Experience:

• Programming experience with Go and React
• 2+ Years of managing a team of at least 4 engineers
• Experience with managing remote/off shore resources and team members
• Experience interviewing and hiring engineers for a growing team
• Has worked in a startup environment previously