Wilmar Sugar Australia is part of Wilmar International, a leading global agribusiness with around 100,000 employees working across more than 30 countries and regions.
Across Australia and New Zealand, we operate two major business units, Sugar & Renewables and Sweeteners, employing 2,400+ people during peak/ seasonal operations with corporate offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville and Auckland.
As Australia’s largest raw sugar manufacturer and a top 10 global producer, Wilmar Sugar & Renewables runs eight sugar mills across North Queensland. We are also one of the nation’s largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass, a major producer of bioethanol, the largest sugarcane grower, and a key supplier of sustainable fertiliser and stockfeed.
About the Role:
As the Engineering Superintendent at our Invicta Mill, you will lead a mechanical maintenance and capital works team to deliver planned maintenance activities that support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of sugar milling assets.
You’ll take ownership of day to day safety, maintenance and capital works, making sure everything is well planned, prioritised, and delivered smoothly so the mill runs reliably, especially during peak operations when it matters most.
You’ll work closely with safety advisors, planners, schedulers, coordinators, and Reliability Engineering teams to ensure maintenance and capital work are well organised and delivered effectively and safely on site.
Just as importantly, you’ll lead and support your team, strengthening a strong safety culture, building capability, , and making sure work is delivered safely, to standard, and within budget. You’ll be joining a safety focused, supportive, and friendly team with real career development opportunities, including pathways into senior leadership and full training provided. Based in a welcoming regional community, the role offers a great lifestyle with a relaxed climate, access to sport and fishing, and a strong sense of community.
Role Responsibilities:
- Lead and support a capable team, building safety, capability, and strong performance culture
- Lead maintenance and capital works to keep mill operations safe, reliable, and running at peak performance
- Plan and deliver maintenance activities that support a well-run, scheduled, and efficient site
- Work closely with planning and Reliability Engineering teams to bring work to life on the ground
- Drive improvements that lift reliability, reduce downtime, and improve overall plant performance
About you:
We are looking for someone who brings:
Essential
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior technical engineering role within a heavy industrial environment
- Strong understanding of maintenance, reliability, and asset management principles
- Experience working with engineering standards, codes of practice, and compliance requirements
- Proven ability to manage maintenance systems and support safe, reliable plant performance
Desirable
- Experience in the sugar industry or similar continuous processing environment
- Working knowledge of SAP (PM/IM/PS modules)
- RPEQ registration or eligibility
- Experience delivering capital projects or project coordination activities
- Familiarity with reliability-based engineering, lifecycle management, and performance metrics
Why work for Wilmar
We want people who take pride in their work, enjoy building connections, and value opportunities to grow their career in a dynamic, future-focused organisation.
As a Wilmar employee, you will enjoy:
- Salary Sacrificing & Packaging – Options for super, novated leases and other eligible benefits
- Novated Vehicle Leasing (Fleetplus) – Flexible, affordable lease and maintenance options
- Superannuation – 14.5% super contribution, exclusive member benefits through the Wilmar Super Plan
- Corporate Discounts & Rewards – Savings on fuel, tech, travel, and major retail brands
- Health & Wellbeing – EAP, Medibank Corporate Cover, and eyewear discounts
- Travel & Lifestyle – Discounts on car hire, hotels, and flights to help you recharge
- Recognition & Workplace Giving – Milestone service awards, Values Awards and Charity Giving options available
Recruitment Process
Please note that if you are moving forward in the process, Wilmar requires employees to complete a Drug/Alcohol and medical assessment. Due to the nature of this role a National Police Check will need to be completed.
Wilmar is an equal opportunity employer.
