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About Veolia Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation. Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future. The Opportunity As Veolia’s Manager Engineering Services, you will oversee the effective, efficient and safe operation of our Bunbury workshops and team, ensuring completed engineering jobs meet or exceed client quality requirements and are produced on time. You will develop and lead a team of 50+ operations staff and managers to make sure all outputs are delivered on time while maintaining a true safety culture. You will also liaise with clients and develop and maintain strong business relationships with all stakeholders, internal and external. This is a great career opporunity based in the gateway to WA's southwest, with access to Margaret River and some of the best fishing and camping in Australia. What's on offer A well-equipped workshop with new, top of the range equipment and tools Manage an established, experienced and tight-knit team with a strong culture Join a global, household name corporate with great career opportunities What you'll be responsible for Through strong leadership, secure the best possible mental and physical work performance from each member of the team. Keep in close communication with the Planning, Quality and Supervisory personnel. Build strong relationships with the other two Engineering business units in WA. Respond to any emergency jobs required by clients. Ensure that each and every job is thoroughly scoped before work commences. Ensure that “normal” jobs are carried out by the Production personnel, in accordance with the plan. Deal with personnel administration / industrial relations issues personally where appropriate. Provide expert trade advice to your team and others. Actively seek out ideas for continuous improvement What you'll need to be successful Trade qualifications essential. Relevant post-trade qualifications well regarded. Experience within similar positions (industrial, mining, trains/railways etc). Knowledge and understanding of ISO 9001, 14001 and AS4801. Strong working knowledge of sound leadership techniques and concepts. Knowledge and understanding of modern maintenance management concepts Why Veolia? At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including: Generous paid parental leave and a paid volunteer day Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter. Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities. Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you. Discover more about our benefits, culture, and commitment to diversity at anz.veolia.com/careers . We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications. Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.
