Job Description

Ready to start your career in Mechanical Engineering? Great opportunity to develop practical on-the-job skills with an industry leader!

• Build hands-on experience in maintenance planning, Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and contractor coordination
• Work closely with production to keep a 24/7 paper mill running safely and efficiently
• 12-month contract with structured handover and strong team support

Ready to build real world engineering experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?

This is a unique opportunity for a Graduate or early career Mechanical Engineer to step into a hands-on role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment and gain exposure to how a large-scale paper mill operates day-to-day.

Working closely with both maintenance and production teams, you’ll play a key role in keeping operations moving smoothly while building a strong foundation in planning, coordination and stakeholder engagement. This role offers visibility across the site and the chance to develop practical skills that go beyond traditional graduate rotations.

Joining on a 12-month fixed-term basis, you’ll be supported through a structured handover and given the opportunity to make a genuine impact from day one, contributing to a team that values initiative, collaboration and continuous improvement.

What you'll do:

• Raise, manage and close work orders in the CMMS
• Prepare weekly maintenance plans and shutdown work lists
• Raise and track purchase requisitions and support purchasing processes
• Coordinate contractors and external service providers on site
• Liaise daily with production to ensure a safe and reliable operating mill
• Manage mechanical spares and support inventory control
• Monitor preventative maintenance schedules and ensure completion
• Assist in minimising downtime of plant and equipment
• Support workshop activities and general maintenance coordination
• Ensure adherence to OHS and Visy Pulp & Paper systems and procedures

What You Will Bring:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (recent graduate or up to approx. one year experience)
• Strong communication skills with confidence to engage, ask questions and escalate when needed
• Ability to work closely with production teams, understanding they are your key customer
• Strong organisation skills and adaptability, able to pivot and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Personable and team-oriented approach
• Real-world employment experience that demonstrates your adaptability, communication skills, high level of initiative, and ability to absorb information quickly

What you’ll love when you join us:

Sustainability: Support Visy’s circular economy through improved plant performance and reduced waste
Career development: Be part of a national reliability group with exposure to best practice and innovation
Supportive environment: Work alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists
Predictable roster: Mon- Fri, 7am-4pm, with no on-call responsibility
Leave: Opportunity to purchase additional leave
Visy discounts: Access discounts with RSEA, Avis, Harvey Norman and other retailers

About Visy:

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. As Australia’s leading recycled and kraft paper manufacturer, Visy Pulp and Paper is a big part of our business. Our integrated recycling and manufacturing operations means we collect paper and cardboard from households and businesses and turn it into up to 100% recycled paper. We are also home to the world’s most environmentally friendly kraft paper mill in Tumut, providing high-quality kraft paper for domestic and international markets. The paper we produce supplies our board facilities across Australia and New Zealand, where it is remanufactured into cardboard packaging for the food and beverage industry.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future!

• You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)
• Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
• This role is only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.