About the company Austin Engineering (ASX: ANG) is a global designer, builder, and sustainer of customised mining solutions — operating across six continents from facilities in Australia, Indonesia, USA, and Chile. Headquartered in Perth, Austin is trusted by the world’s largest mining companies to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions backed by life-of-product support. About the role Join Austin’s Kewdale workshop as the Subject Matter Expert for all lifting operations. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you’ll supervise complex crane lifts, maintain rigging compliance, and mentor the broader workshop team — in a permanent, full-time role with consistent hours and strong earnings potential. Duties · Supervise complex crane lifts and rigging operations safely and efficiently · Maintain rigging gear, lifting procedures, and pre-lift documentation · Conduct load assessments and ensure OHS compliance on every lift · Train less experienced staff in basic lifting requirements · Operate forklift and support workshop operations when not rigging Skills & experience · Advanced Rigger HRWL (RA) — essential · EWP and Forklift High Risk Work Licence — required · Experience in heavy steel manufacturing or mining equipment fabrication · Current Driver’s Licence (Heavy Rigid preferred) · Strong safety leadership — willingness to stop unsafe work Culture People enjoy working at Austin’s Kewdale workshop because the work is technically challenging, the team is experienced, and the role genuinely matters — every lift supports the build of equipment used in mines across the globe. Austin is a stable, long-term employer with a global footprint and a local Perth base. Benefits · Competitive salary superannuation — above award rates · Consistent extra hours available — strong weekly earnings potential · Permanent, full-time role — no FIFO, no shutdowns, no uncertainty · Career development and growth within a global organisation · Work with a skilled, experienced workshop team in Kewdale How to apply Click APPLY to submit your application. For a confidential discussion, contact Callum Gray on austineng.com.au We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies.
