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About your role
We're seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our Laverton maintenance team and play a key role in delivering safe, efficient, and reliable maintenance strategies across the site.
This is a hands‐on role where you'll contribute to both planned and unplanned maintenance activities, support critical plant operations, and help drive continuous improvement in safety and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure all work complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, relevant regulations, and Ixom's Safety Management System (SMS)
Collaborate with a high‐performing team to deliver maintenance strategies that enhance plant reliability and cost‐effectiveness
Provide professional customer service that supports the business' operational needs
Offer site‐wide support across Laverton to meet maintenance and business requirements
Apply maintenance strategies that align with safety, budget, and reliability goals
Assist in managing critical plant and equipment to ensure safe operation and regulatory compliance
Take proactive steps to improve plant safety and reliability by preventing repeat failures
Use your mechanical engineering expertise to develop and execute detailed maintenance plans
Lead sustenance projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery on time and within budget
Contribute to the development of the mechanical maintenance budget and long‐term capital planning




Design and implement modifications to mechanical plant and equipment as needed
Who are we looking for?
We're looking for a driven and safety‐focused professional who brings a strong technical foundation and hands‐on experience in industrial maintenance.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Proven experience in maintaining mechanical systems within heavy industrial environments such as chemical processing, oil & gas,
Solid background in mechanical design and plant modifications, with the ability to deliver practical, fit‐for‐purpose engineering solutions
A track record of success working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and organisational levels to deliver business‐critical outcomes
Sound understanding of regulatory frameworks, particularly those related to Major Hazard Facility (MHF) legislation
Robust working knowledge of relevant mechanical design standards and industry codes of practice
Practical experience implementing and adhering to safe systems of work, including permit to work processes, management of change, incident investigations, and hazard studies
A Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (B.E Mech),



underlining your technical expertise and readiness to contribute to a high‐performing maintenance team
Benefits at IXOM
For a start, you'll work for a large global organisation, where you'll not only earn a competitive salary, but you'll also have access to an Employee Assistance Program, a recognition program, and a range of health and wellness benefits and discounts.
Our wellbeing program is second to none, and we offer a range of education assistance and learning resources, as well as secondment and promotion opportunities to help you grow both personally and professionally.
We support what's important to you by promoting workplace giving, diversity, and providing volunteering leave, and, of course, we offer flexible working wherever possible.
To Apply
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
Our Process
At IXOM we are committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the requirements of the role.
As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants' suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, and reference checks.
Diverse candidates have diverse needs.
During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests.
If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition team.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‐time
Industries
Chemical Manufacturing
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📌 Mechanical Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Ixom
📍 Melbourne