Mechanical Engineer

Australia Wide Personnel; North Sydney Council; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Australia Wide Personnel in North Sydney is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to manage mission-critical infrastructure projects across the network, with a focus on HVAC, fire services, building fabric, ACM removal and diesel standby generation. You will support operations and field teams to keep broadcast facilities running with minimal disruption to client services.

This hybrid, full-time permanent role requires a degree in Mechanical or related engineering, 5+ years in mission-critical

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Building Services, or Electrical Engineering (IE Aust eligible).
• Minimum 5 years in mission-critical environments (broadcast, data centres, utilities).
• Advanced commercial HVAC skills and hands-on commissioning experience.
• Knowledge of NCC and AS 1668, AS 1670, AS 2118, AS 2293.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, review infrastructure systems including HVAC retrofits.
• Lead on-site commissioning and ensure compliance with Australian Standards.
• Provide expert technical support to project managers and field teams on fault response and maintenance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to deliver timely, cost-effective solutions.

Skills

5+ years experience

HVAC engineering

Commissioning

NCC & Australian Standards

Mechanical fundamentals

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

IES modelling

CAMEL modelling

Job description

Australia Wide Personnel – North Sydney NSW

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Location: North Sydney

Type: Hybrid

Position: Full Time Permanent

Job Description

We are looking for a MechanicalEngineer to manage and deliver mission-critical infrastructure projects across the network. Focusing on HVAC, fire services, building fabric, ACM removal, and diesel fuel standby generation, you will provide vital engineering support to operations and field teams. Your goal is to keep broadcast facilities running flawlessly while minimizing any disruption to client services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Upgrades: Design, specify, and review infrastructure systems; manage HVAC retrofits and capacity planning.
• Commissioning & Compliance: Lead on-site commissioning and ensure absolute statutory compliance with Australian Standards.
• Technical Support: Act as a subject matter expert, advising project managers and field teams on fault response, issue resolution, and strategic maintenance.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with internal teams (Power & Buildings, RF/Structural Engineers, Service Delivery) as well as external clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies to deliver timely, cost-effective solutions.

What You Bring

• Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical, Building Services, or Electrical Engineering (eligible for IEAust) + valid driver’s license.
• Experience: 5+ years in mission-critical environments (e.g., broadcast, data centres, utilities).
• Technical Expertise: Advanced commercial HVAC skills, hands-on commissioning experience, and strong mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of the NCC and relevant Australian Standards (AS 1668 series, AS 1670, AS 2118, AS 2293).
• Software: Working knowledge of AutoCAD; IES or CAMEL modelling is highly regarded.