Plant Engineer or (Graduate)

About Cann Group Limited

Cann  Group Limited is enhancing patients’ lives by developing, producing, and supplying innovative cannabis medicines. The Company has built world-class research, cultivation and GMP manufacturing facilities in Melbourne, and a state-of-the-art large-scale cultivation and GMP manufacturing facility near Mildura, Victoria. Cann Group supplies a range of dried flower and oil products, as well as active pharmaceutical ingredients and extracts, to customers in Australia and around the world. Cann Group also owns Satipharm and its patent-protected capsule technology.
Learn more at: www.canngrouplimited.com | www.satipharm.com 

About the role

The Plant Engineer - (Graduate) will support the engineering and maintenance functions across Cann’s Mildura facility. This role is designed as an entry-level position, providing hands-on exposure to plant operations, maintenance planning, and engineering projects within a GMP-regulated environment. 

Working under the guidance of engineering and maintenance team, the Graduate Plant Engineer will assist with day-to-day plant support, including maintenance coordination, breakdown response, and continuous improvement activities. The role involves supporting the coordination of maintenance, repairs, and commissioning activities, while contributing to engineering projects to ensure minimal disruption to site operations. In addition, the Graduate Plant Engineer will utilise the centralised maintenance management system to improve the reliability and availability of site buildings, plant, and equipment. Collaboration with management, maintenance technicians, and operational teams is key to ensuring efficient maintenance delivery, reducing downtime, and improving plant performance. The role will also contribute to plant improvement initiatives such as energy efficiency, solar projects, CO₂ management, and grow room optimisation.

As the Plant Engineer, you will

• Provide day-to-day engineering support, assisting with mechanical breakdowns, maintenance, and repairs depending on experience.
• Support engineering projects across all stages, including concept, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Prepare or contribute to technical drawings, documentation, and reports.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and contractors.
• Contribute to defect elimination (DE) and continuous improvement initiatives, including root cause analysis (RCA).
• Promote and adhere to safety standards from design through to implementation and operation.
• Schedule or support scheduling of preventative maintenance activities using the maintenance management system.
• Create and maintain asset registers, equipment hierarchies, maintenance plans, and spare parts data.
• Work collaboratively with Planning, Production, and Maintenance teams to prioritise and schedule maintenance activities with minimal production impact.
• Generate or contribute to maintenance reports and KPIs to monitor performance.
• Support or manage spare parts inventory, including stock takes.
• Liaise with and coordinate contractors, ensuring compliance documentation (licenses, inductions, safety packs) is maintained.
• Provide general engineering and maintenance support as required.
• Participate in an on-call roster (as required and appropriate to experience level).
• Work within GxP environments, including Deviations, CAPAs and Change controls.

About you

Qualifications / Licenses 

• Tertiary qualification (4 year) in Engineering (or related discipline) or currently completing final year/industry placement requirements (preferred). Accreditation under Engineers Australia or the Washington Accord.
• Graduate level through to 1-2 years’ experience in a maintenance, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Exposure to maintenance planning, project work, or reliability engineering (preferred).
• Experience in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives (preferred).

Experience/ Skills

• Understanding of mechanical systems and equipment (level commensurate with experience).
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems (CMMS) (preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (preferred).
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulations in an industrial environment (preferred).
• Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance in a regulated environment.
• Team collaboration skills with the ability to work closely with various departments and external contractors.
• Proactive approach to safety with a commitment to championing safety through all project phases. An energetic, highly motivated, detail-oriented, flexible individual who is willing to take on particular tasks as the need arises.

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in shaping cultivation and supply strategy within a growing and innovative medicinal cannabis company.

• Contribute to a fast-evolving industry where innovation, problem solving, and continuous improvement are highly valued.

• Be part of a collaborative and purpose driven team focused on improving patient access to high quality medicinal cannabis products.

• Opportunity to work closely with experienced leaders across cultivation, manufacturing, and commercial teams.

• Flexible working arrangement.

• Employment benefits including birthday leave, wellness leave, novated leasing, exclusive discounts/perks, and more.

• An EAP offering a modern approach to supporting your well-being.

If you believe your skills and experience meet the above criteria, and you’re ready to take the next step in your career in a supportive and innovative environment, click Apply today.

Cann Group is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance during the recruitment and selection process, please contact our People & Culture team.

Please note: Only applicants with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Police Check and Drug-screening.