About the role
- Take ownership of projects from concept through to delivery.
- Work with major plant and equipment across one of Australia's largest pulp and paper manufacturing operations
- Join a growing engineering team delivering multi-million-dollar investments in safety, reliability and operational performance
We're looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join Visy's Build, Run, Repair (BRR) team at Tumut, in the beautiful Snowy Mountains. Working closely with operations, maintenance and engineering teams, you'll lead the delivery of capital projects across one of Australia's largest integrated pulp and paper manufacturing sites. From equipment upgrades and plant improvements through to major capital investments, your work will directly enhance the site's safety, reliability and production capability.
This is an opportunity for an engineer looking to establish themselves within the business, develop site-wide expertise and take on increasing responsibility over time.
What you'll do
- Manage capital projects from concept development through to completion and handover.
- Develop scopes of work, budgets, schedules and contractor packages.
- Coordinate contractors, suppliers and site stakeholders to ensure safe project execution.
- Oversee installation and commissioning activities across mechanical plant and equipment.
- Monitor project performance to deliver outcomes aligned with budget, schedule and safety targets.
What You Will Bring
- Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer or equivalent project engineering experience.
- Experience delivering projects within manufacturing, pulp and paper, mining, chemicals, energy or another heavy industrial environment.
- Strong understanding of mechanical equipment, piping systems and process plant infrastructure.
- Ability to manage contractors and multiple stakeholders in a live operating environment.
- Strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
What you’ll love when you join us
- Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a business powering the circular economy
- 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
About Visy
Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to over 7,000 employees and 150 global operations –predominately in Australia and New Zealand.
We believe materials are not recycled until they’ve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealand’s food and beverage packaging 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.
Please note that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.