About Us

Winston’s Melbourne is a Euro-style neighbourhood bistro in Black Rock. We focus on beautiful produce, seasonal menus, exceptional wine, and warm, thoughtful hospitality. We are a small, passionate and skilled team who genuinely care about our craft and our community. Our food is approachable but refined, with a balance of classic technique and modern touches.

We are a busy, fast-paced venue heading into a strong summer period with exciting plans for the future. We are looking for a Sous Chef who wants to contribute to something special and grow with us.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef who can support the Head Chef in leading a high performing kitchen. The right person will be hands on, calm under pressure, and confident running service when required.

This role includes food preparation, service execution, maintaining kitchen standards, assisting with menu development, and helping guide junior staff. You will work closely with management to uphold the Winston’s ethos of warm professionalism and consistent quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations

• Running service when required

• Maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency and presentation

• Assisting with seasonal menu development

• Overseeing prep, organisation, ordering and stock management

• Training and mentoring junior kitchen staff

• Upholding food safety and compliance requirements

• Working collaboratively with the leadership team to ensure smooth service

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie ready to step up

• Strong cooking fundamentals and a genuine love of quality produce

• Calm, organised and positive leadership style

• Ability to run a busy service confidently and consistently

• Excellent communication and team-first attitude

• Passion for seasonal food, refinement and European-influenced cuisine

• Reliability, professionalism and a genuine desire to grow within the business

Why Join Us

• Beautiful, newly built bistro in the Bayside area

• Supportive owners and a respectful, positive culture

• Work with quality produce and a menu that values skill and creativity

• Opportunities to contribute to menu direction

• A team that values warmth, professionalism and growth

• Competitive salary and the opportunity for long-term development as we expand

From the owners…

We’re a small team who genuinely love this industry and care deeply about creating something special for our Bayside community. If you’re passionate about great food, warm hospitality and being part of a venue that’s building something meaningful, we’d love to meet you.

Sous Chef & Chef de Partie – Pixie Restaurant, Byron Bay

Are you a talented chef ready to take the next step in your career? Pixie Restaurant, one of Byron Bay’s most vibrant dining destinations, is looking for passionate Sous Chefs and Chefs de Partie to join our dynamic kitchen team.

About Us

Pixie Restaurant is a beloved Byron Bay favourite, celebrated for its modern Italian-inspired cuisine, crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients. As part of a growing hospitality group, we are committed to culinary excellence, teamwork, and creating exceptional dining experiences.

About the Roles

We currently have multiple opportunities for Sous Chefs and Chefs de Partie.

• As a Sous Chef, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef to lead and inspire the team, ensure smooth service, maintain high standards, and contribute to menu development.

• As a Chef de Partie, you’ll take ownership of your section, delivering consistent quality, efficiency, and creativity during service.

Both roles are hands-on and crucial to the success of our kitchen.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a similar role (Sous Chef or CDP) within a high-volume, quality-driven kitchen

• Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine and a passion for seasonal produce (preferred but not essential)

• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining precision and attention to detail

• A positive attitude, strong communication and teamwork skills

• A commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen

• Availability to work evenings and weekends

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join a respected and growing hospitality group

• A supportive, collaborative team environment

• Competitive pay based on experience and role

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

• Work-life balance in the beautiful surroundings of Byron Bay

Whether you’re an experienced Sous Chef ready to step into a leadership role, or a skilled Chef de Partie looking to refine your craft, we’d love to hear from you.

• Apply now by sending your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit for Pixie Restaurant.

Come join the Pixie team and grow your career in one of Australia’s most iconic locations!

YU Catering Pty Ltd trading as Tokyo Canteen is a vibrant and modern Japanese-inspired restaurant located in the heart of Kingston. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality dishes with fresh ingredients, authentic flavours and excellent customer service. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Cook to join our team on a full-time basis.

●      Check ingredients to ensure they are fresh and of good quality.

●      Adjust and control the temperatures of ovens, grills, and other cooking equipment.

●      Prepare and cook a variety of dishes.

●      Season food throughout the cooking process to enhance flavour.

●      Portion and plate meals neatly, adding sauces, gravies, and garnishes as required.

●      Store food safely in temperature-controlled areas to maintain freshness.

●      Prepare meals for customers with special dietary needs.

●      May assist with planning menus and estimating the ingredients needed.

●      May help train and support junior kitchen staff and apprentices.

●      Minimum of 1-2 years’ relevant experience as a Cook.

●      Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.

●      Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.

●      Understanding of Japanese cuisine is desirable but not essential.

●      Ability to work weekends, public holidays and peak periods as required.

●      Competitive salary + superannuation.

●      Supportive and friendly working environment.

●      Opportunity to work in a reputable and growing hospitality business.

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to tokyocanteenkingston@gmail.com

Exciting opportunity for an ambitious Senior Structural Modeller or BIM Manager to make a mark in a fast-growing structural consultancy.

About the Role
Join the team as the Structural BIM Manager, where you’ll lead the implementation of backend and frontend BIM systems for high-profile projects with tier-one builders, developers, and architects. Rather than inheriting someone else’s setup, you’ll be empowered to build best-practice workflows from the ground up. This is your chance to shape our clients' BIM and CAD environment, ensuring robust quality assurance for every project. Perfect for a Senior Structural Drafter looking for a chance to step up and lead.

What You’ll Do

• Set up and manage initial BIM processes and templates

• Produce Structural Revit models and documentation for commercial buildings

• Lead the integration of Revit and CAD for structural projects

• Take ownership of systems implementation and continuous improvement

• Drive best practice in digital engineering and quality control

• Collaborate with clients, project managers, and specialist teams

• Ensure streamlined delivery across multiple large-scale developments

• Automate workflows or scripting tasks (bonus)

About You

• 10+ years’ experience in Structural drafting, 5+ in Revit

• Structural drafting background, in a Melbourne consultancy

• Demonstrated structural portfolio of local commercial buildings

• Proven experience across both backend and frontend phases of BIM/Revit/CAD

• Strong skills in setting up systems for quality assurance

• Previous content creation exp; families, libraries, templates, etc.

• Ideally scripting experience (Dynamo, Python, or similar)

• Confident working with tier-one clients and leading systems change

• Ready to step up, take ownership, and drive innovation

• Perfect for someone already in a similar role, or keen to step out from the shadow and lead

Why Join?

• Work with a consultancy on an ambitious growth path

• Opportunity to own and drive BIM implementation, shape your own legacy

• Varied projects with tier-one industry leaders

• Supportive, forward-thinking team environment

Ready for the next challenge?
Apply now to take the lead and build industry-best BIM systems with real impact.

📩 INTERESTED?

I’d love to chat through your motivations and introduce you to my client. Send your CV or call me for a confidential conversation.

Siobhan Barrett

📧 siobhan@aptus.com.au

📞 0414 622 689

In the role of Project Manager, you will project manage the delivery of complex civil infrastructure projects through the provision of technical expertise, project management experience and the administration of contracts to the design, construction and maintenance processes associated with project delivery. In doing this you will ensure effective coordination of key operational activities and resources associated with project management of complex projects.

Accountabilities include:
• Project manage multiple road infrastructure projects, or more complex projects throughout the project life cycle.
• Use technical knowledge, expertise and leadership to co-ordinate all relevant activities to ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Ensure all operational system procedures are adhered to in order to facilitate the delivery of projects to a high and consistent standard.
• Ensure all relevant standards, policies, guidelines and legislative requirements necessary for the delivery of projects are complied with.
• Plan, assign, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of team members. 
• Determine the engineering requirements, including materials, critical components and systems, involved in temporary works necessary for project delivery.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions
• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.
• A Washington Accord accredited four-year degree in Civil Engineering or equivalence recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Registration as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ).
• Valid Queensland ‘C' class driver's license or equivalent.
• A reasonable amount of travel consistent with industry standards will be required throughout the State.
Desirable requirements
• A Diploma in Project Management and accredited Frontline Management qualification is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in the road construction or maintenance industry. 

To thrive in the role, you will be able to demonstrate:
• Works with the team to organise work priorities so they deliver on broader organisational commitments.
• Initiates two-way collaborations by providing information and advice in a timely, proactive and non-technical manner, supporting the team to do the same.
• Promotes integrity in the management and use of processes and resources, ensuring others have the information and training they need for successful implementation.
• Works with the team to evaluate options and develop appropriate plans to mitigate risks.

If this role sounds like an opportunity that complements your current skills and experience, please read the attached position description and submit your application now!

Applications to remain current for 12 months. 

Job Ad Reference:QLD/671310/25
Closing Date: Monday, 8 December 2025

We have a great opportunity for a Civil Engineer to join our Community Development team in Darwin. Reporting to the Civil Team Lead, you will have an opportunity to work on and manage civil design projects including roads infrastructure, subdivisions and remote community facilities. This is a great career pathway for an experienced Civil Engineer who seeks to grow their technical and leadership capabilities in a global engineering consultancy. 

With Stantec, our approach to community development consulting covers master planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, recreation facilities, and streetscapes. We activate urban downtowns, suburban centers, small towns, and rural areas—and the multimodal corridors that connect us to the places we work, live, and thrive.

About the role

This role includes project design and delivery across a range of projects and sectors. Projects range from early concept design and master planning through to detailed design, construction documentation and supervision. The role will require independent design, project delivery and stakeholder management.

The role will suit will an experienced Civil Engineer with Australian experience, someone who has good technical design background, strong consulting engineering and project delivery skills over a range of projects.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Civil design and project management across a wide range of projects

• Construction phase support, design review, stakeholder management, liaison with authorities, reporting, contract administration and quality audits. 

• Liaising with engineers, designers, and drafters 

• Adhering to professional standards, ethics and Stantec quality procedures. 

• Managing clients and other consultants.

• Assist with project management and business development.

To be successful for this role you'll need: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia

• Demonstrated experience in civil engineering design and documentation

• Knowledge of applicable Australian standards, codes and Territory requirements

• Obtain CP Eng and NT Registration as soon as eligible

• Eligible to obtain Defence baseline security clearance 

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.

• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.

• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning

• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others

• A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables

• Professional Memberships

• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)

• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

• Service Recognition Awards

• Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 30,000 employees working in over 450+ locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe. 

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI+, neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together. 

How to apply

Please click on Apply and submit your resume.

• Energy Leader > Sustainable future

• Be part of the shift to renewable energy across our electricity distribution network

• Join a high performing Distribution Network Management team that’s purpose-driven

At AusNet, we’re the link between renewable energy sources and local communities, playing a key role in the clean energy transition and providing essential energy to every Victorian family. 

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Engineer, Generation/Grid Connections.  This role will see you undertaking comprehensive and detailed analysis of generation, storage and load connections to the AusNet electricity distribution network.

As part of the shift to renewable energy across our electricity distribution network, you will be expected to undertake the technical studies required by connections under chapter 5 and chapter 5A of the National Electricity Rules to accelerate our growth to a sustainable future.

This hybrid role (Office/WFH) is based in Southbank, Melbourne, and sits within our Distribution line of business.

This role will deliver real outcomes, including, but not limited to:

• Undertake comprehensive and detailed network analysis in SINCAL, PSCAD, PSSE, Power Factory to ensure compliance

• Negotiate and prepare generation performance standards and supporting reports

• Investigate network security, capacity, reliability and quality of supply issues related to the generator, storage and load connections to the distribution network

• Liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders and coordinate development of solutions for major connections to electricity distribution network

• Assist in development of strategies (technical, process, system, capability) that enable the successful negotiation of new connection opportunities

• Influence end-to-end grid connection process, generator performance standard, R0, R1 and R2 processes

• Maintain effective relationship with customers and key stakeholders, including AEMO and participation in industry advocacy forums with other NEM participants

 You don’t need to check every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of:

• A passion for facilitating and accelerating the energy transition while delivering our customers’ energy needs today

• Demonstrated years of experience in the energy industry preferably with some of it being in utilities

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or a discipline relevant to power systems analysis, electricity transmission, distribution and generation

• Advanced technical knowledge and robust experience in grid connection engineering

• Strong experience in leading or facilitating grid connections and plant commissioning and testing, will be highly regarded

• Computer aided simulation using PSCAD, PSSE, Power Factory and SINCAL

• Ability to interpret and implement business strategies and prepare written submissions on technical issues

• Broad understanding of the energy regulatory landscape

• Registered as Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia or ability to be registered

A real place to belong 

We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives and diversity in our team. Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.  

We believe in more than just competitive pay. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part time arrangements, we’ll work with you to help balance work and life.

• Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service.

• Community Giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you.

• Perks: we offer all the other perks you’ve come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more.

As an industry in transformation, we’re excited by the possibilities ahead.

So, if you’re passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join AusNet. Together, we can shape a new way forward.

• Stable and growing business, with a secured project pipeline for the next 3 years.
• Opportunity to deliver on large-scale projects, with full infrastructure scope (up to $100 million each).
• Work in a diverse and inclusive environment with teams and offices across Australia.

• Provide HV systems modelling, grid connection studies, protection studies, earthing designs, and technical advice/designs for private HV networks, solar farms, and battery energy storage systems.
• Produce technical documentation, specifications, and datasheets for electrical equipment (switchgear, transformers, protection & control systems).
• Manage relationships with AEMO, DNSPs, and TNSPs.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g., BSc Engineering).
• CPEng or eligibility to obtain.
• 6 + years’ experience in HV design.
• Proven capability with power system modelling tools such as ETAP, PowerFactory, or PSCAD.
• Experience in earthing design and simulation software (e.g., CDEGS).
• Strong knowledge of Australian standards.

• Salary circa $130k plus Super
• Vehicle allowance
• Opportunity to join a leading civil contractor
• Strong pipeline of projects offering long term job security
• Company that focuses on your growth and development 
• Work programs, discounts and perks
• EAP programs

• Overseeing day-to-day site engineering and construction activities
• Supporting project planning, programming, and reporting
• Managing subcontractors, suppliers, and on-site coordination
• Monitoring quality, safety, and environmental compliance
• Tracking budgets, forecasts, and cost performance
• Building strong relationships with clients, crews, and stakeholders

• Previous experience on civil infrastructure projects (any sector considered)
• Solid understanding of QA, HSE, and construction processes
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or similar