Spectrum Automation has built a strong reputation delivering intelligent automation, control, and industrial electrical solutions across Australia. For over 30 years, we’ve partnered with leading manufacturers and industrial operators to improve reliability, productivity, and performance through smart engineering and innovative automation systems.

Now, we’re bringing that expertise to Brisbane, and we’re looking for high-performing Automation Technicians who want more than just another maintenance role.

If you thrive on solving complex faults, commissioning systems, working on cutting-edge industrial projects, and being surrounded by capable people who genuinely know their craft, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

About the Chance

This role is ideal for a hands-on Automation Technician who loves fault finding, problem solving, and making systems run better than they did yesterday.

You’ll work across a variety of industrial environments supporting the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, optimisation, and commissioning of automation and control systems. From breakdown response through to project delivery and system upgrades, no two days will look the same.

Most importantly, you’ll be joining at the beginning of our Brisbane growth journey, giving you the chance to become a key part of building the local team, culture, and long-term success of the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

Installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining industrial automation and control systems

Diagnosing and rectifying complex automation and electrical faults across live industrial environments

Assisting with commissioning PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, VSDs, and control systems

Supporting shutdowns, upgrades, breakdown response, and optimisation projects

Integrating sensors, drives, instrumentation, and automation devices





Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and automation drawings

Performing preventative maintenance and reliability improvement works

Collaborating closely with engineers, electricians, and project delivery teams

Maintaining high-quality technical documentation and reporting

Travelling to client sites across Brisbane and surrounding regions as required

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for technicians who genuinely take pride in their craft.

The kind of people who can walk into a plant, identify issues others miss, stay calm under pressure, and solve problems properly, not just temporarily.

To be successful, you’ll ideally have:

QLD Electrical Licence (essential)

Minimum 3 years’ experience in industrial automation or electrical maintenance

Strong PLC fault-finding and troubleshooting capability

Experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Schneider systems highly regarded

Excellent diagnostic and analytical skills

Ability to interpret electrical and automation schematics confidently

A proactive, solutions-focused attitude

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Motivation to help build and grow a high-performing Brisbane team

We’re particularly interested in people who are technically sharp, adaptable, and motivated by challenging industrial environments.

What’s on Offer?

- Opportunity to become a foundational Brisbane team member
- Exciting industrial automation projects across multiple industries
- Work with highly capable engineers and technicians
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Strong team culture with a focus on collaboration and support
- Competitivesalarypackage-fullymaintainedcompanyvehicle,phone,laptop
- Ongoing training, mentorship, and technical development
- Diverse, challenging, and rewarding work environments
- National project exposure and long-term career stability

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📌 Automation Technician (Brisbane City)
🏢 Spectrum Automation
📍 Brisbane City