The opportunity:

Be at the heart of the action at one of Visy’s top paper mills! As a Paper Machine Operator, you’ll run powerful machinery, keep production humming, and help turn recycled materials into something remarkable.

• 12-hour rotating roster: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off
• Extra perk: Enjoy 2 paid weeks off every 7–8 weeks!

What you’ll do

You’ll be right in the thick of it — keeping the machines rolling, the paper flowing, and production running safely and smoothly every shift.

• Operate and monitor the paper machine and ancillary equipment to meet safety, quality and production targets
• Carry out regular maintenance and ensure machinery runs at peak performance
• Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping and environmental compliance
• Identify improvement opportunities and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement

What you will bring to the team:

You’re an experienced operator who knows your way around big machinery and takes pride in doing the job right. You’ve got a strong work ethic, a team-first attitude, and you never cut corners when it comes to safety or quality.

• Solid experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude — trade or technical qualifications a big plus
• HNC Paper Technology highly regarded
• Able to work a 12-hour rotating roster (4 on, 4 off)
• Forklift experience desirable
• Sharp eye for detail and a knack for solving problems on the go
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

What you’ll love when you join us:

This is a role where your trade truly matters. You work on complex machinery, take ownership of your work, and see the results every day.

• Real professional challenge: Keep large-scale paper machines and process systems performing at their best.
• Career growth: Access in-house training, trade upskilling, and cross-site learning opportunities.
• Team culture: Supportive, safety-focused, and built on trust.
• Employee benefits: EAP, discounted health insurance, novated leasing, and salary sacrifice options.

About Visy

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations –predominately in Australia and New Zealand.

We believe materials are not recycled until they’ve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealand’s food and beverage packaging industry.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future! 

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.