Join a major technology program delivering a next-generation Mining OT (Operational Technology) platform that's transforming mining operations around the world.

As the Kubernetes Platform Engineer, you'll play a critical role in supporting and optimising the Development and Test environments for a large-scale, enterprise software project at the forefront of mining innovation.

This cutting-edge platform leverages a modern hybrid architecture built on AWS, cloud-native microservices, AI-driven technologies, and autonomous robotic mining equipment. You'll work alongside talented engineers and technology specialists to ensure the environments underpinning development and testing are secure, scalable, highly available, and ready to support the rapid delivery of world-class solutions.

This is a hands-on role where you'll combine platform engineering, automation, observability, and operational excellence to drive reliability and performance across complex cloud-native environments.

Working closely with Platform, Networking, Security, and Application teams, you'll automate processes, resolve complex technical challenges, enhance platform resilience, and help shape the future evolution of a globally deployed technology platform.

If you're passionate about Kubernetes, modern cloud technologies, and building platforms that enable innovation at scale, this is an opportunity to work on technology that's redefining an industry.

Why Join Us?

• Work with cutting-edge cloud-native technologies including Kubernetes, AWS, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and modern observability platforms.
• Make a real impact on platform reliability and performance by driving automation, incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with global technology teams in a role that offers exposure to enterprise-scale infrastructure, cloud operations, and modern engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities
 
Manage and maintain Kubernetes environments across on-premises and AWS platforms.

• Develop and improve Infrastructure as Code and automated deployment processes.
• Enhance monitoring, alerting, logging, and observability capabilities.
• Investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate issue resolution.
• Support platform services including networking, storage, ingress, and container registries.
• Drive reliability, scalability, security, and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills & Experience

• 3–5 years' experience in Site Reliability Engineering, Platform Engineering, DevOps, or a similar role.
• Strong Kubernetes administration and operations experience.
• Experience with AWS cloud services and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Linux administration, and automation.
• Understanding of security best practices including RBAC, network policies, and secrets management.
• Excellent communication, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.

Desirable
 
Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, ELK, Loki, or similar observability tools.

• Exposure to production incident response and on-call support.
• Experience supporting edge, remote, or operational technology environments.
• Knowledge of container image lifecycle and vulnerability management.

Important Information

• Based in Brisbane office - 5 days a week
• Candidates must be in Brisbane or Greater Brisbane area
• Only Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian PR will be considered for this role.
• This is a 12mth contract for a significant project going for multiple years, so there is a possibility in converting to permanent.

How to Apply

Apply now with your resume, university transcript and a short cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. For more details, call Fortunato ("Forty") Galluzzo on 04•• ••• 417 or Katrina Penfold on 04•• ••• 527.