Utilities & Process Services Leader

At Tooheys, we're proud of over 150 years of brewing great beer and creating moments that bring people together. Behind every great brew is a world-class engineering team that keeps our operations running safely, efficiently and sustainably.

We're looking for an experienced Utilities & Process Services Leader to lead the critical utilities that keep our brewery operating. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring reliable plant performance while driving continuous improvement, sustainability and operational excellence.

This is a permanent full-time position based at Tooheys Brewery in Lidcombe.

About the role

You'll be responsible for the safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of the brewery's utilities and wastewater treatment facilities. You'll lead a team of 6 while partnering closely with other departments to optimise plant performance and deliver continuous improvement initiatives.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the safe and reliable operation of site utilities including steam, refrigeration, compressed air, CO₂, electrical distribution, water treatment and wastewater systems.
• Ensure uninterrupted utility supply to support brewing and packaging operations.
• Drive plant performance through preventative maintenance, reliability improvements and capital projects.
• Manage operating budgets and optimise utility consumption, chemicals and contractor spend.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and asset management principles.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, safety standards and engineering governance requirements.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering teams to deliver site performance objectives.
• Coach, develop and lead a high-performing team while fostering a strong safety and continuous improvement culture.

About you

You'll bring a combination of technical expertise, operational leadership and the ability to influence across a complex manufacturing environment.

• An Engineering or Trades qualification (preferred).
• Experience leading utilities or process services within a manufacturing, food & beverage, pharmaceutical or heavy industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of utilities systems such as steam, refrigeration, water treatment, electrical distribution or wastewater treatment.
• Demonstrated success delivering continuous improvement initiatives and operational performance improvements.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across multiple functions.
• A collaborative leadership style with experience coaching and developing teams.

Why this role?

• Own the utilities that power one of Australia's most iconic breweries
• Lead meaningful change and Influence beyond Engineering
• Develop and inspire a high-performing team
• Enjoy great perks such as product allowances, an onsite gym & onsite bar

Application Closes on Thursday 23rd of July

We’re a certified B Corp, which means we care about people, planet and purpose—not just profit. We’re committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we celebrate the unique perspectives that help us grow and innovate. We intentionally embrace difference and cultivate belonging every day, whether through our investment in our Reconciliation journey through our Innovate RAP, our commitment to gender pay equity or providing progressive people policies.

If you need specific support or accessibility adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know at [email protected] so we can make sure that your recruitment process is fair and we enable you to shine. This includes tailored support for First Nations people, individuals with disabilities, those who are neurodivergent, and people who identify as transgender or gender diverse as we understand the unique challenges and concerns you may face.