Melbourne's automation sector
melbourne's strength in industrial automation is built on a foundation of international oem presence and a well-established community of specialist systems integrators. global automation leaders operating in melbourne include swisslog, schäefer systems, toyota automated logistics (formerly vanderlande), daifuku, dematic, knapp, and scott automation. these businesses drive significant ongoing demand for experienced engineers, project professionals and commercial leaders
melbourne also has a strong presence of specialist local integrators, including foodmach — active in the food and beverage automation space — alongside a broader community of smaller specialist firms serving manufacturing, logistics and e-commerce clients across victoria
the result is a talent market where experienced automation professionals are consistently in demand and rarely available on the open market. the best candidates aren't on seek. they're in conversations with people who know them
roles we place in melbourne
liftpass places professionals across the full spectrum of automation and robotics roles in melbourne:
• control systems and commissioning engineers
• mechanical and electrical design engineers
• solution consultants and pre-sales engineers
• project engineers, project managers and project directors
• service managers and heads of maintenance
• business development managers and national sales leaders
• engineering managers and executive leadership
what melbourne employers need from a recruiter
melbourne's international oem community has sophisticated hiring requirements. they're not looking for generalist engineers — they need professionals with specific system experience, genuine sector knowledge, and the cultural fit to work within global engineering organisations.
a recruiter who doesn't understand the distinction between a vertical lift module and a high-density storage system is not going to find the right person
liftpass has spent years building relationships with melbourne's automation community — both employers and candidates. we know who's in the market, who's ready to move, and who to call when a brief arrives that an advert won't reach
working with liftpass in melbourne
we are based in south melbourne and actively engaged with the automation market. for employers, we offer domestic search, global search for relocation-ready candidates, and talent pipelining for businesses that need ongoing access to emerging talent
for candidates, we offer confidential market monitoring, career advocacy and genuine employer insight
to talk about your melbourne hiring brief or your next career move, get in touch
