Mechanical Engineering Manager - Expression of Interest Discover Your Next Role within Wilmar As a Wilmar Mechanical Engineering Manager , you’ll take the lead in safety, maintenance, and engineering activities to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operations. You’ll drive safety, planning, optimise maintenance programs, and lead a skilled team to deliver long-term asset performance. If you’re passionate about engineering excellence and operational improvement, this is your chance to make a real impact. Based in Kalamia, this role offers the best of both worlds—rewarding work and a rewarding lifestyle. With stunning beaches, a welcoming community, and endless outdoor adventures, you’ll enjoy a perfect balance between career and relaxation. Your Role in Action Lead a generative safety culture: Continuously improve safety performance, prevent injuries and significant events. Lead teams to work safely and productively, integrate with Operations teams to support environmental and legislative compliance. Keep Systems Running Smoothly: Monitor key operational systems, including workflow management and frameworks, to support business operations effectively. Identify and Manage Risks: Proactively assess operational risks and implement strategies to minimise disruptions. Ensure Compliance: Oversee adherence to business codes, regulations, and industry standards Optimise Asset Performance: Contribute to long-term asset planning, ensuring efficient maintenance and replacement strategies that balance cost and revenue goals. Drive Productivity and Efficiency: Implement strategies to improve labour productivity and achieve asset management and financial objectives. Support Teams and Processes: Manage engineering processes ensuring compliance, supporting change initiatives, and fostering continuous improvement. Collaborate and Develop Talent: Work closely with key stakeholders to align goals, ensure the right expertise is in place, and support the growth and development of team members. Your Winning Combination As the Manager of Mechanical Engineering, you'll hold tertiary qualifications in a relevant Engineering discipline and/or Business discipline or possess equivalent practical experience. Sound knowledge of Australian Standards, Codes of Practice, and Engineering standards is essential. Additionally, you'll bring valuable experience in Maintenance Management and Reliability. This role offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your skills and knowledge to drive excellence and innovation in mechanical engineering. How to Apply If you think that you are the perfect fit for this role, we invite you to apply online via Wilmar Careers or speak to Alyssa King or Tracey Eker in Talent Acquisition. Got questions or need a helping hand with your application? Our friendly People & Culture Team is just a call away at ( We look forward to receiving your application.
