Engineer jobs

Engineer Job Market Data across Australia

How many Engineer jobs are available in Australia?

There are currently 373 Engineer jobs across Australia listed on Employment Hero, with 43 new positions added in the last 7 days, the most recent posted 10 hours ago. Full-time roles lead at 86% of listings, with contract at 11%. Onsite roles lead the way, with 216 listings requiring onsite presence, 149 hybrid and eight remote. Senior candidates are best placed with 176 roles, followed by 84 mid-level and 29 entry-level positions. Top employers currently hiring include MCA Engineering (30), Wave International Pty Ltd (11) and Software@Scale (10).

How much does an engineer earn in Australia?

The median salary for an Engineer in Australia is $123,996 per year, with the middle 50% of roles falling between $95,633 and $158,783. Top earners take home over $193,093. NT pays the most, with a median salary 9% above the national average.

Salary data is current as at October 2026 and provided as general information only, based on Employment Hero jobs data. While believed accurate, it has not been independently verified and Employment Hero does not accept responsibility for any inaccuracy. This information should not be relied on as financial or career advice — seek independent advice before making employment or salary decisions.