Mechanical Engineer - Level I

PageUp People Limited; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Mentoring programs

Flexible work arrangements

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

Aurizon is seeking a qualified Mechanical Engineer to join the Mechanised Production team in Rockhampton for a 7-month contract. You will apply your expertise in on-track rail machinery and heavy maintenance equipment to support maintenance, construction and operations across the network.

The role focuses on asset reliability, lifecycle and improvement projects, requiring problem solving, stakeholder engagement and a passion for innovation and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level Mechanical Engineering qualification.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing technical reports.
• Strong engineering judgement with basis in design and safety standards.
• Willingness to travel across Central Queensland Coal Network.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice to operational teams.
• Champion safety and asset integrity through engineering controls and risk-based decisions.
• Bridge communication between operations and engineering teams.
• Propose innovative infrastructure solutions for operational and commercial outcomes.

Skills

Technical reports writing

Engineering judgement

Safety compliance

Infrastructure operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Remuneration/Benefit:

Competitive remuneration and benefits

About the role:

An exciting 7-month opportunity exists for a qualified Mechanical Engineer to join Aurizon's Mechanised Production team in Rockhampton. Bringing your expertise in on-track rail machinery and heavy maintenance equipment, you will provide technical engineering support and advice to maintenance, construction, and operational teams across the network.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of asset reliability, lifecycle, and improvement initiatives, drawing on your mechanical engineering experience, problem-solving capability, stakeholder engagement skills, and passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

You will:

• Provide technical advice to operational teams.
• Champion engineering safety and asset integrity by applying engineering controls, safety-in-design principles, and risk-based decision-making to support the reliability, performance, and safe operation of Aurizon's mechanised production fleet
• Exercise your communication skills in bridging the gap between operational teams and engineering teams.
• Challenge the status quo and promote innovative infrastructure solutions delivering operational and commercial outcomes.

About you:

• Bachelor level of Mechanical Engineering

Specific skills.

• Demonstrable experience in the preparation and review of written technical reports
• Ability to demonstrate sound engineering judgement and advice.
• Possess a strong foundational knowledge of infrastructure operations, design, construction, maintenance and safety standards and specifications relating to Mechanical Engineering.
• Willing to travel to various locations across the Central Queensland Coal Network as required.
• A desire to be challenged and a willingness to learn.
• High level of skill in application of an ensuring compliance with legislation, regulation, and practices regarding safety, environment, and engineering.
• High level of skill in reviewing and recommending tactical engineering solutions.

What we can offer you:

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees to reach their full potential. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with long term and exciting career opportunities. Some of our benefits include:

• Development and growth opportunities
• Access to female and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mentoring programs
• Flexible work arrangements offered, subject to business needs.
• Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles, and retail brands
• Parental Leave Program and Super Booster

What we offer you:

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.

Some of our benefits include:

• Development and growth opportunities.
• Access to mentoring and development programs.
• Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
• Parental leave program and super booster.

About Aurizon.

Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.

Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.

At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.