Australia’s largest equipment hire provider offering end-to-end hire, engineering, industrial, and power & HVAC solutions.
Field-based specialist delivering engineered temporary works solutions.
2 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Dandenong, Victoria, Australia
Field
Company Size
2,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Equipment Hire
Engineering Solutions
Industrial Solutions
Power & HVAC
Technology
Temporary works engineering
Industrial shutdowns
Dry hire
Sector Specialisms
Mining
Metals
Oil & Gas
Government
Infrastructure
Construction
Power
Ports
Role
Description
site visits
relationship building
temporary works
engineering solutions
safety culture
product awareness
Visit customer sites to assess challenges and identify how Coates’ engineered solutions can make their projects safer, smarter, and more efficient.
Build strong relationships with civil and construction contractors, designers, and project teams.
Work with industry-leading temporary works solutions
This is your chance to combine your engineering know-how with commercial impact — helping deliver smarter, safer, and more sustainable solutions that shape Australia’s infrastructure future.
Champion Coates’ Safety-First culture, ensuring best practice on every site.
Partner with local and regional sales and operations teams to drive product awareness and technical expertise.
Requirements
customer focus
communication
solution selling
shoring
structural propping
problem solving
A customer-first mindset with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Experience in technical solution selling within at least one key area — Shoring, Structural Propping, or Water Management.
Resilience, curiosity, and a desire to learn, grow, and progress within Coates.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate technical expertise into customer value.
Benefits
Purchased additional leave program
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible start and finish times
Novated leasing and salary sacrifice
We provide our team with a wide range of perks and benefits, including:
Access to our employee discounts, benefits & wellbeing program
Development and career progression pathways
Volunteering opportunities through the Coates Foundation
The company was established during Victoria's gold-rush era.
A$1.1B revenue
Annual Financial Performance
The company generates over A$1.1 billion in annual revenue.
140 years operating
Longevity in Industry
The company will celebrate 140 years of operation in 2025.
2025 milestone
Upcoming Anniversary
The company is gearing up to mark 140 years of continuous operation.
It evolved from machinery manufacturing to pioneer equipment rental in Australia.
Expanded into engineering and equipment hire, supporting global customers.
Operates across ~150 branches and delivers oversized fleets and specialist solutions in sectors like mining, rail, infrastructure, and power.
Beyond rental, it offers in-house temporary works engineering, industrial shutdown management, and turnkey Power & HVAC services.
Typical projects include major construction shutdowns, remote mining tool stores, large-scale events, and complex infrastructure builds.
The firm invests heavily in technology—IoT-enabled portals, BIM content, drones, telemetry—and collaborates with universities to develop innovative temporary-works solutions.
Culture + Values
Care deeply
Be our best
Customer‑focused
One team
Environment + Sustainability
1,720 panels
Solar panels installed
1,720 solar panels across 20 branches, reducing Scope 2 emissions by approximately 1,500 tonnes annually.
30-50% GHG
Mid-term reduction targets
Committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2026 and 50% by 2030, relative to 2020 levels.
2040 Zero
Net-zero commitment
Aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
5 pillars
Sustainability focus
Focuses on five key areas: Our People, Our Communities, Resilience, Eco-efficiency, and Greener Choices.
Eco-efficiency actions include waste reduction, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water management
Greener Choices range includes hybrid, battery electric, solar, low-pollutant engines, biodiesel blends, and energy-efficient site accommodation standards
Governance aligned to GRI standards and TCFD disclosures
Inclusion & Diversity
25% female leadership by 2025
Representation Target
The company aims for 25% of leadership roles to be held by women by 2025.
~22% managerial women at launch
Industry Benchmark
At launch, approximately 22% of managerial roles were held by women, exceeding the industry average.
85 women through LEAP program
Leadership Development
The LEAP program empowered 85 women across four cohorts, focusing on leadership, excellence, and performance.
78 women in leadership positions
Current Representation
Currently, 78 women hold leadership positions within the organization.
Reconciliation Action Plan: target 2.5% First Nations employee representation and 10% apprentices by 2025
Reconciliatory target: 5% of non-capital annual spend with Indigenous suppliers by 2024
Delivered formal cultural awareness training to over 90% of workforce
'See It. Be It.' initiative to showcase female role models and inspire careers in heavy industry