About the role
- Join a world-class kraft mill with advanced process technology
- Strong salary, career growth and exposure to major capital projects
- Relocate to the Snowy Mountains and enjoy a true lifestyle change
Join a flagship Visy site where you’ll apply your chemical engineering expertise to take ownership of plant performance, solve complex process challenges and drive real optimisation outcomes in a world class pulp mill, with clear pathways to grow your career. Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Process Engineer will work across operations, projects and continuous improvement, delivering measurable impact in a high investment, technically advanced environment.
What you'll do
- Monitor and optimise plant performance, focusing on cost, quality and efficiency
- Investigate process issues and implement sustainable performance improvements
- Lead root cause analysis and drive corrective actions across the plant
- Identify and deliver optimisation opportunities across throughput and resource use
- Support and deliver capital projects, trials and process changes
- Partner with operations and maintenance to improve reliability and performance
- Take ownership of process areas and drive continuous improvement outcomes
What You Will Bring
- Degree in Chemical Engineering or similar
- 8+ years’ experience in process engineering within heavy industry or manufacturing. Pulp mill experience will be very highly regarded
- Strong background in process optimisation, troubleshooting and plant performance
- Experience working with large scale equipment or complex chemical processes
- Ability to lead initiatives and influence outcomes across site
- A proactive, self driven approach with a focus on results and improvement
- Strong communication skills working with both technical and operational teams
What you’ll love when you join us
- Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a business powering the circular economy
- Relocation Support: Assistance available for interstate and international candidates (eligibility applies)
- Lifestyle Benefits: Enjoy a better work-life balance in a stunning regional location
- Impact & Stability: Work in a large, essential industry with modern technology and long-term growth
- Leave Benefits: Purchase leave options for extra flexibility
- Staff Discounts: Retail discounts at RSEA, Avis, Harvey Norman and other retailers
Visy is a global leader in packaging, recycling and resource recovery, with our Pulp & Paper division playing a critical role in supplying high-quality paper for packaging solutions across Australia, New Zealand, and international markets.
Located in Tumut, in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales, our world-class kraft paper mill is one of the most advanced and efficient of its kind. Here, we manufacture premium kraft paper at scale, using leading technology and large-scale industrial processes that support essential industries every day. Working at Visy Tumut means being part of a hands-on, high-performing manufacturing environment where safety, teamwork and reliability are critical, and where you can see the tangible impact of your work every day.
Tumut offers more than just a great role - it’s a genuine lifestyle opportunity. This scenic and welcoming regional town combines a strong sense of community with access to some of Australia’s best outdoor experiences. Whether it’s hiking, fishing, mountain biking or skiing, there’s something here for everyone. With short commutes, affordable living and a relaxed pace of life, you’ll have more time to enjoy the things that matter, making it an ideal place to build both your career and your lifestyle. Conveniently located within driving distance of Canberra and other major regional centres, Tumut offers the perfect balance of connectivity and escape.
For eligible candidates, we offer relocation and visa sponsorship support, helping you make the move with confidence to start your next chapter with Visy.
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.