Manager, Engineering, Maintenance & Construction

Scitech; Perth; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative not-for-profit organization located in Perth is seeking a Manager of Engineering, Maintenance & Construction. This role involves leading engineering and fabrication for interactive exhibits, managing lifecycle maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a strong background in engineering, leadership experience, and a commitment to teamwork. The position offers a permanent full-time contract with various employee benefits, including discounts and proximity to public transport.

Benefits

Discounts on specified goods, services, and activities

Scitech membership and shop discount

Central location near public transport

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in engineering for interactive exhibits or related hardware production.
• Strong systems engineering mindset across mechanical, electrical, and integration.
• Demonstrated experience in preventive maintenance and asset management.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and fabrication delivery for new exhibits.
• Own lifecycle maintenance and establish QA/QC.
• Manage the team and control budgets and schedules.

Skills

Leadership in engineering/fabrication

Systems engineering mindset

Running preventive maintenance programs

Workshop practices familiarity

Financial and scheduling acumen

Experience in safe systems of work

Education

Tertiary qualification in engineering

Job description

Manager, Engineering, Maintenance & Construction

Are you looking to join a team that is driven by passion, respect, and embraces innovation? Do you thrive in a fun and inclusive work environment? Look no further – Scitech is the place for you!

At Scitech we deliver informative programs and experiences to engage minds, inspire imaginations and promote STEM learning.

We are seeking a Manager, Engineering, Maintenance & Construction to lead the engineering and build of interactive exhibits and to ensure lifecycle reliability and safety. You will own the mechanical and fabrication delivery of exhibits, and the maintenance program that keeps them performing to specification, on time, on budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

This position is offered on a permanent full-time basis.

• Reports to Operations Manager, Exhibition Production
• Direct Reports: Exhibition technicians, Logistics officer, Engineering Intern

In this role you will:

• Lead engineering and fabrication delivery for new exhibits: translate design intent into buildable solutions, plan production, and oversee assembly, testing, and commissioning.
• Own lifecycle maintenance: implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs, spares, and asset records to maximise uptime and reduce reactive fixes.
• Establish and run QA/QC: stage gates, test plans, documentation and change control.
• Ensure compliance and safety: implement safe systems of work, JSA and relevant standards; lead incident reviews and continuous improvement.
• Manage the team: recruit, coach, and manage engineers, technicians, and trades; plan resources and contractor usage.
• Control budgets and schedules: forecast labour/materials, track costs, manage procurement, and deliver to agreed timelines.
• Approve technical solutions: review and sign off engineering approaches; coordinate external certifications where required.
• Collaborate across functions: partner with Design, Software & Digital, Experience Curation, and Project Delivery to de-risk integration and installation.
• Manage logistics: plan and oversee movement of materials and exhibits between suppliers, workshop, warehouse, and sites; ensure proper packing and handling.
• Drive standardisation: elevate design-for-maintenance, documentation standards, and modularity to support travelling/commercial deployments.

Success looks like

• Exhibit builds meet specification, pass QA, and launch on time and budget.
• Measurably higher uptime and reduced reactive maintenance.
• Zero serious safety incidents and strong audit outcomes.
• Clear, current technical documentation and asset records.
• Positive engagement and capability growth in the team.

Who are we looking for?

• Proven leadership in engineering/fabrication for interactive exhibits, themed entertainment, museum/gallery fit-outs, or related hardware production.
• Strong systems engineering mindset across mechanical, electrical, controls/AV integration, and manufacturability.
• Demonstrated experience running preventive maintenance programs, asset management, and spares planning.
• Hands‑on familiarity with workshop practices, CNC workflows, and vendor/contractor management.
• Financial and scheduling acumen: comfortable with budgets, procurement, and production plans.
• WHS‑first leader with experience implementing safe systems of work in fabrication/installation environments.
• Tertiary qualification in engineering (mechanical, mechatronics, electrical) or equivalent senior trade/operations experience; 5+ years post‑qualification.

Employee Benefits

Some of the perks of working at Scitech include:

• Discounts on specified goods, services and activities;
• Scitech membership and discovery shop discount; and
• Central location with close proximity to public transport routes.

About Us

There are over 2.5 million minds in Western Australia. Scitech is here to ignite a spark of curiosity in every single one. We are a not‑for‑profit organisation, committed and passionate about preparing Western Australians for the future. Scitech delivers exciting science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) experiences to engage minds in our Science Centre and in every corner of the state. This engagement is facilitated by our regional visits, tours and innovative programs.

To Apply

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Please click “Apply” and upload a copy of your current CV and covering letter. Please note covering letters that address the key selection criteria (outlined above) will be looked upon favourably.

Please note shortlisting for this role will start immediately.