About Probiotec
Probiotec is a leading provider of contract manufacturing and packing services in the pharmaceutical and associated sectors, offering end-to-end solutions including primary, secondary and co-packing capabilities. With operations since 1997, Probiotec manufactures and packs a diverse range of prescription (Rx) and over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceuticals, complementary medicines and consumer health products across multiple sites in Australia.
Probiotec employs a large workforce nationwide and delivers innovative healthcare products that improve the lives and well-being of customers.
Position Summary
As a Project Engineer, you will support and execute a wide range of technical and engineering activities. This role plays a key part in planning, coordinating, and delivering capital projects with a focus on manufacturing and packaging equipment, facilities infrastructure, and utility systems. The successful candidate will manage project lifecycles from concept through commissioning, ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and alignment with business objectives.
Key responsibilities
* Project Scoping and Stakeholder Engagement : Define clear project scopes and deliverables by working collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Proactively identify and engage stakeholders — such as operations, maintenance, quality, and safety — to ensure alignment and buy-in throughout the project lifecycle.
* Proposal Development and Project Spend Forecasting : Prepare, review, and submit detailed capital expenditure proposals, including technical justifications, budget estimates, risk assessments, and ROI analysis. Manage project financials through the lifecycle, with a focus on accurate forecasting and spending. Obtain necessary approvals and ensure alignment with business objectives and financial governance processes.
* Oversee Installation and Commissioning Activities : Manage end-to-end installation and commissioning of production equipment, facility infrastructure, and utility systems, ensuring components are delivered, installed, tested, and verified in accordance with project specifications, timelines, and safety standards.
* Documentation and Validation Support : Provide support for the preparation, review, and execution of technical documentation and validation protocols, ensuring compliance with regulatory and GxP quality standards across all project phases.
* Internal Stakeholder Relationship Management : Build and maintain collaborative relationships with key internal stakeholders, fostering effective communication, trust, and alignment across departments to drive project success and continuous improvement.
Skills and Qualifications
* BA degree in Engineering – Chemical, Process, Mechanical or similar.
* Minimum of 3 years prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
* Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
* Ability to prioritise and balance short-term objectives with long-term strategy.
* Effective communication with people at various levels including Engineering, Production, Quality, and Senior Management.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Industries
* Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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