- Are you a degree-qualified Mechanical Design Engineer with 8+ years of experience, ideally gained within a services contractor environment in Australia? We are seeking a talented and driven individual to join our dynamic team. The pipeline of projects is very strong, 2026 and beyond is looking great! You will be immersed into projects currently in hand; hospitals & defence are of particular interest. You will be joining one of Australia's leading servicesAre you a degree-qualified Mechanical Design Engineer with 8+ years of experience, ideally gained within a services contractor environment in Australia? We are seeking a talented and driven individual to join our dynamic team. The pipeline of projects is very strong, 2026 and beyond is looking great! You will be immersed into projects currently in hand; hospitals & defence are of particular interest. You will be joining one of Australia's leading services
- Title: Mechanical Engineering Lead - EOS Defence SystemsLocation: Hume, CanberraEngineering TechnicianAt Randstad Defence, we’re proud to be partnering with Electro Optic Systems (EOS)—a leading force in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced defence systems— currently seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to Lead their Mechanical Engineering team in Canberra. This is an excellent opportunity if you are a Senior Mechanical EnginTitle: Mechanical Engineering Lead - EOS Defence SystemsLocation: Hume, CanberraEngineering TechnicianAt Randstad Defence, we’re proud to be partnering with Electro Optic Systems (EOS)—a leading force in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced defence systems— currently seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to Lead their Mechanical Engineering team in Canberra. This is an excellent opportunity if you are a Senior Mechanical Engin
- Engineering the Future: Expression of Interest – All Disciplines (Canberra)Junior, Mid-Level, and Senior EngineersCanberra is growing, and so is the demand for technical excellence. At Randstad, we are a primary recruitment partner for a diverse range of private-sector firms - from multidisciplinary consultancies to specialist mechanical and civil contractors.We are currently building a high-caliber talent pool of Engineers across all major disciplines toEngineering the Future: Expression of Interest – All Disciplines (Canberra)Junior, Mid-Level, and Senior EngineersCanberra is growing, and so is the demand for technical excellence. At Randstad, we are a primary recruitment partner for a diverse range of private-sector firms - from multidisciplinary consultancies to specialist mechanical and civil contractors.We are currently building a high-caliber talent pool of Engineers across all major disciplines to
- Engineering the Future: Expression of Interest – All Disciplines (Canberra)Junior, Mid-Level, and Senior EngineersCanberra is growing, and so is the demand for technical excellence. At Randstad, we are a primary recruitment partner for a diverse range of private-sector firms - from multidisciplinary consultancies to specialist mechanical and civil contractors.We are currently building a high-caliber talent pool of Engineers across all major disciplines toEngineering the Future: Expression of Interest – All Disciplines (Canberra)Junior, Mid-Level, and Senior EngineersCanberra is growing, and so is the demand for technical excellence. At Randstad, we are a primary recruitment partner for a diverse range of private-sector firms - from multidisciplinary consultancies to specialist mechanical and civil contractors.We are currently building a high-caliber talent pool of Engineers across all major disciplines to
- Randstad Defence is inviting expressions of interest from Mechanical Engineering professionals within the defence sector for a variety of contract opportunities. Our client needs immediate support for their mechanical engineering team in Sydney and are looking at engaging experienced defence contractors to work with their permanent team to meet the engineering deliverables on their projects.Some of the key skillsets they are looking at are as follows:DraftRandstad Defence is inviting expressions of interest from Mechanical Engineering professionals within the defence sector for a variety of contract opportunities. Our client needs immediate support for their mechanical engineering team in Sydney and are looking at engaging experienced defence contractors to work with their permanent team to meet the engineering deliverables on their projects.Some of the key skillsets they are looking at are as follows:Draft
- Lead the Mechanical Engineering function across mining, industrial, and modular project delivery.Aimed role for a long-term business partner with a pathway to potential equity.Competitive salary, P/L ownership, and diverse project scope.Role Overview This is not just another engineering management job – a position targeted for a long-term business partner who will drive the company's engineering function. You will own the mechanical design discipline end-tLead the Mechanical Engineering function across mining, industrial, and modular project delivery.Aimed role for a long-term business partner with a pathway to potential equity.Competitive salary, P/L ownership, and diverse project scope.Role Overview This is not just another engineering management job – a position targeted for a long-term business partner who will drive the company's engineering function. You will own the mechanical design discipline end-t
- Mechanical Design Engineer (Solar Direct Air Capture)Location: Adelaide, South Australia (Leading Carbon Project Developer)Ready for a change of pace? We welcome applications from interstate candidates looking to make their mark on South Australia’s infrastructure. Relocation support is available for the successful candidateFocus: Scaling Modular Hardware for Carbon RemovalWe are excited to be partnering with one of Australia's leading organisations in caMechanical Design Engineer (Solar Direct Air Capture)Location: Adelaide, South Australia (Leading Carbon Project Developer)Ready for a change of pace? We welcome applications from interstate candidates looking to make their mark on South Australia’s infrastructure. Relocation support is available for the successful candidateFocus: Scaling Modular Hardware for Carbon RemovalWe are excited to be partnering with one of Australia's leading organisations in ca
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mechanical engineer jobs overview
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- mechanical engineer jobs - permanent: in a permanent mechanical engineer role, you work for the same company until retirement or resignation. A long-term role gives you a steady income and great job security.
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about mechanical engineer jobs
Mechanical engineer jobs involve designing and building pieces of machinery and assembling them for production. Sometimes, you work with production workers to maintain and repair machines during production. The job requires a deep understanding of mechanics and thermodynamics, as well as proficiency in using computer-aided design (CAD) tools.
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how much does a mechanical engineer make in Australia?
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You need a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering to work as a mechanical engineer in Australia. When you complete the degree program, gain industrial experience through internships and entry-level jobs. To work as a mechanical engineer, you require a licence from the National Professional Engineering Register.
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