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CSL is seeking a Senior Plant Engineer to lead and support the engineering function within our Melbourne R&D site. This role plays a key part in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of critical process equipment, utilities, and building systems that support our research and development activities. You’ll work at the intersection of process engineering, plant operations, and compliance, providing hands‑on technical leadership while contributing to the strategic direction of Engineering Services. The Opportunity Reporting to the Manager, Engineering Services – Building Operations & Services, you will lead day‑to‑day plant engineering support across the CSL Melbourne site. The role has a strong focus on process utilities (e.g. WFI, pure steam, lab water), process equipment, and building utilities, and includes direct leadership of engineers and coordination of external contractors. This is an on‑site role requiring strong technical expertise, proactive problem‑solving, and close collaboration with R&D, Engineering, and Global Engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Provide day‑to‑day process and plant engineering support for the CSL Melbourne site Lead maintenance, troubleshooting, shutdowns, start‑ups, and operational interventions for process equipment and utilities Monitor plant condition and performance, identifying trends and proactively managing reliability and maintenance demands Manage work orders and maintenance schedules in collaboration with planners and the Engineering Services team Lead investigations, responses, and close‑out of utility‑ and equipment‑related deviations and non‑conformances Ensure asset and system data is accurate and maintained within the asset management system Act as a key liaison between R&D and Global Engineering / Broadmeadows Engineering teams Ensure all engineering activities comply with cGMP requirements, cleanroom principles, and safety standards Participate in on‑call support, including out‑of‑hours alarm response as required About You You are a technically strong plant or process engineer with experience operating in regulated manufacturing or R&D environments. You will bring: A Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) 5–7 years’ experience in plant or facilities operations (preferred) Strong knowledge of process utilities (e.g. WFI, pure steam, HVAC) and plant systems Experience with complex process equipment such as bioreactors, filling lines, or similar systems (preferred) Understanding of maintenance strategies, shutdown planning, and asset criticality Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (FDA, TGA, OGTR) and quality/validation systems Experience with automation or process control systems (e.g. Siemens PCS7) (preferred) Working Environment Based full‑time on site at CSL Melbourne (5 days per week) Some flexibility in working hours, with occasional overtime or weekend work required Occasional on‑call support and after‑hours availability Why Join CSL? Work in a world‑class R&D environment supporting life‑changing therapies Take on a critical, site‑based engineering leadership role Collaborate with highly skilled engineering and scientific teams Be part of a values‑driven organisation committed to safety, quality, and innovation About CSL Behring CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients’ needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives. CSL Behring operates one of the world’s largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries. To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/. Our Benefits For more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL. You Belong at CSL At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future. To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging Equal Opportunity Employer CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement. CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please click here. CSL Global Privacy Notice for Job Applicants and Candidates 
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