About Us The APP Group is proud to take responsibility for creating a better future. Our integrated service offering spans the full asset capital investment lifecycle in the sectors of Transport, Property, Social Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities and Defence. We provide market leading expertise and advice to help tackle Australia's most complex projects and challenges, backed by our 500-strong nationwide team. Our people manage, consult and partner with our valued clients to shape progress for their organisation and the communities they serve. Mechanical Engineer: Group, we’re passionate about helping clients unlock greater value from their assets. Our Asset Management & Optimisation team works across public and private sectors to deliver strategic, long-term solutions that balance cost, opportunity, and risk. We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineer (Asset Management) who’s ready to step into a hands-on role, managing projects and working directly with clients to deliver high-impact outcomes. If you’re curious, driven, and ready to grow, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. What You’ll Be Doing: Deliver strategic advice across asset strategy, definition, and full program implementation. Verification and assessment of mechanical plans, design, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of mechanical and process plant and installations. Analyse operational data, workforce utilisation, facility layouts, production schedules, and costs to optimise worker and equipment efficiencies. Support asset lifecycle mapping, CAPEX/OPEX reviews, and operational improvement initiatives. Develop and review functional statements, organisational charts, and project information to determine functions, responsibilities, and identify duplication across work units. Establish work measurement programs and analyse work samples to develop standards for labour utilisation. Assessment of the configuration and design of mechanical equipment, machines, components, and products for manufacture, as well as plant and systems for operations. Develop specifications for manufacture, including determining materials, equipment, piping, material flows, capacities, and layouts for plant construction and systems. Lead system and process mapping and support the implementation of new solutions across mechanical systems, equipment, and plant layouts. Establish standards, procedures and policies for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection, and maintenance in line with engineering principles and safety regulations. Conduct inspections and performance reviews to ensure compliance, efficiency, and optimum performance. Develop maintenance activities and system engineer requirements for new designs, surveys, and maintenance schedules. Organise and manage project labour, and coordinate the delivery of materials, contractors, and equipment to site. Contribute to business plans and the development of strategic asset management frameworks. What You’ll Bring: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field 2–5 years’ experience in asset management, infrastructure, or building services project management Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities A proactive mindset and a passion for making a difference Salary: $80k – $90k plus super depending on experience How We Care APP4me Days - an additional four leave days per year to spend how you like Access to Sonder, our digital care platform providing 24/7 access to safety, mental health, physical health, and wellbeing resources Mental health seminars Social initiatives Sporting teams and participation Flexibility Paid parental leave Paid secondary carers leave Leave purchasing options Military and emergency response leave Days of significance Career breaks How we invest you in you: Career progression and exposure to diverse career pathways Professional development & leadership programs, tailored by career level Skill-based training & online learning Become accredited with associations and participate in external committees Core development programs Mentoring and coaching opportunities Highly competitive salaries Role-based remuneration approach Commitment to pay equity Salary packaging options Corporate benefits and discounts We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at The APP Group, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and veterans. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process.
