CSL Seqirus is a global leader in influenza prevention and pandemic preparedness. We are seeking a Principal Automation Engineer - Platform to provide technical installation & setup, maintenance, reliability and performance of the local Core System platforms and associated interfaces at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Tullamarine.

Description Of The Role Lead ownership and administration of critical control systems, partnering with DT Infrastructure to deliver a seamless, compliant platform framework. Drive standardisation across GxP systems, covering configuration, access, alarm management, and maintenance while integrating with data and network platforms.

Identify gaps, enhance standards, and support continuous improvement through system upgrades of the Windows Server administration, virtualization, and patching across platforms.

Key Responsibilities

- Administration of local control systems across development, validation, simulation, and production environments
- Microsoft Server (2008/2016): clustering, failover, replication
- Hyper-V virtualization (2012/2016) and domain services management
- Backup, recovery, and archiving (e.g. Acronis, NetBackup)
- Antivirus management (e.g. McAfee, whitelisting)
- User access, account, and permission management
- Patch, hotfix, and vendor KBA deployment
- Database management: cleanup, synchronization, backups
- System performance monitoring (uptime, reliability, lifecycle)
- Firmware and alarm management




- Disaster recovery and business continuity testing
- CSV compliance, investigations, CAPAs, and periodic reviews
- Cross-functional coordination and stakeholder engagement
- Continuous improvement and system optimisation
- Project coordination across lifecycle (design to startup)
- Vendor management and roadmap alignment

Qualifications And Experience Required

- Bachelor of Science in an Engineering or other Science discipline/Masters preferred, Computer Science, or Management Information Systems.
- 10+ years' experience in pharmaceutical industry including direct management experience in Manufacturing, Engineering or Execution Systems/Automation; 5 years or more working experience in Execution Systems/Automation design and support
- Specific experience in process automation, MES and batch manufacturing industry standards (ISA S88 &S95;).
- Direct experience designing, building, deploying and supporting automation and execution systems in a regulated large-scale process-based manufacturing environment.
- Experience in running site-based shop floor systems in a globally distributed footprint is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to influence at all organizational levels through transparent, concise and impactful verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build, mentor and grow a high performing and cohesive team.
- Experience in Process Excellence methodology is desirable but not required.

📌 Principal Automation Engineer - Platform (Gladstone Park)
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