ome leadership roles are about maintaining what’s already in place.
This isn’t one of them.
We’re seeking an experienced National Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary engineering function and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of an established Australian manufacturing business.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you’ll be responsible for driving engineering strategy, developing team capability, influencing operational performance and supporting the next phase of business growth.
This is an opportunity for an engineering leader who wants more than management responsibility. It’s an opportunity to create lasting impact.
As National Engineering Manager, you will provide leadership across the engineering function, overseeing people, processes, systems and technical capability while supporting the development of innovative products and solutions.
You’ll work closely with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, drive engineering excellence and ensure the business is positioned for long-term success.
This role offers significant autonomy, executive visibility and the ability to influence decisions at both a strategic and operational level.
Key Responsibilities
Many senior engineering positions focus on maintaining existing structures.
This role offers the opportunity to build and shape them.
The business is entering an exciting phase of growth and investment, creating a unique opportunity for an experienced leader to influence the future direction of the engineering function.
You’ll be trusted to identify opportunities, implement improvements and leave a lasting legacy through the people, systems and culture you develop.
If you’re motivated by influence, autonomy and meaningful leadership, this opportunity delivers all three.
Work directly with executive leadership and contribute to decisions that impact the future of the business.
Join a business committed to continuous improvement, innovation and long-term growth.
Build high-performing teams, mentor future leaders and create sustainable engineering capability.
Be recognised for the contribution you make and the legacy you leave behind.
We’re interested in speaking with experienced engineering leaders who combine strong technical capability with proven people leadership experience.
You may currently be working as:
Experience within manufacturing, heavy equipment, mining, agricultural machinery, industrial engineering, specialised vehicles or related industries will be highly regarded.
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who can inspire teams, drive performance and lead the engineering function into its next phase of growth.
A great career shouldn’t come at the expense of lifestyle.
Bundaberg offers the opportunity to combine a senior leadership role with a relaxed Queensland lifestyle that many professionals are actively seeking.
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For candidates considering relocation, support is available for the right person.
Within your first 12 months you will have:
Not every experienced engineering leader is actively searching for their next role.
If the opportunity sounds interesting, we’d love to have a confidential discussion about your background, career aspirations and whether this role could be the right next step.
