Job title: Assistant Robotics Operator
Job type: Casual
Emp type: Casual
Industry: Technology & Digital
Functional Expertise: Engineering & Technical Information Technology & Digital
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Job published: 12/05/2026
Job ID: 38008

Job Description

Launch Your Career in Robotics, UAV & Advanced Industrial Technology 

Mergent Group is partnering with a leading global robotics and industrial technology organisation to recruit an Assistant Robotics Operator for an exciting upcoming deployment based out of Brisbane. 

This is not your standard field role.  It’s a rare opportunity for a motivated junior or entry-level candidate to break into the rapidly growing world of robotics, UAV operations, industrial inspections, and advanced technology, working alongside experienced senior operators on real-world projects across Australia. 

You’ll gain hands-on exposure to cutting-edge robotic systems, inland marine robotics, tank inspection technology, and potential UAV operations, all while building a long-term career pathway within a highly specialised and future-focused industry. 

If you’re technically minded, adaptable, and looking for something far more exciting than a typical workshop or trade role, this could be the opportunity that changes your career trajectory. 

 

Exciting Opportunity to:  

  • Join a globally recognised robotics and technology organisation   

  • Incredible entry point into the robotics and UAV industry   

  • Work with advanced inspection and robotic technologies   

  • Learn directly from experienced senior operators   

  • National project exposure across industrial, marine, and infrastructure environments  

  • Genuine long-term career growth opportunities for the right person   

  • Hands-on technical work with ongoing training and development provided   

  • Travel, field operations, technology, and problem-solving all in one role   

  

What’s on Offer:  

  • Outer Brisbane-based role with immediate start in the next 3 weeks   

  • Initial 1-month deployment, focussing on future project pipeline 

  • Working on inner city and regional infrastructure, no one day will be the same   

  • Routine deployment will incorporate a healthy standby rate and excellent field based operating rate of pay. 

  • Penalty rates and remote living allowances, including meals and accommodation 

  • Flights provided from any capital city 

  • Leading internal training provided   

  • Work alongside bleeding edge robotics specialists   

 

 

About the Role: 

Working directly with a Senior Robotics Operator, you’ll support a range of specialised field projects involving: 

  • Inland marine robotics and tank inspection operations  

  • Robotic inspection technologies  

  • Potential UAV/drone operations and support  

  • Equipment setup, testing, and operational support  

  • Technical field work across industrial environments  

  • Reporting and operational documentation  

  • Travel-based project deployment work across Queensland and beyond  

  • Most of the initial deployment is expected to involve work around Rockhampton, with return home on weekends where project schedules allow. 

 

About You:

This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is eager to learn and grow within an emerging technology industry. 

You may come from backgrounds such as: 

  • Electrical or mechanical trades  

  • Robotics or mechatronics  

  • UAV/drone operations  

  • Technical field services  

  • Mining or industrial operations  

  • GIS, mapping, or technical reporting  

  • Defence, marine, or engineering support environments  

Most importantly, we’re looking for: 

  • A great attitude and willingness to learn  

  • Strong technical aptitude  

  • Ability to work within a team and adapt in field environments  

  • Interest in robotics, UAVs, and advanced technology  

  • Flexibility to travel and work away during deployments  

Desirable: 

  • CASA RePL licence  

  • Industrial or heavy industry experience  

  • Confined space or working at heights tickets  

  • Technical reporting or GIS experience  

 

This is more than just a short-term deployment. For the right person, this opportunity can open doors into long-term robotics, UAV, and specialist industrial technology careers across Australia, with future deployments, advanced training, and ongoing project opportunities available. 

If you’re looking to get your foot in the door with an innovative global organisation operating at the forefront of robotics and inspection technology, apply now. 

 

Not sure if this is a suitable opportunity? Please feel free to call Grace Inglis on 0483 946 251 to discuss alternative career opportunities.  

Know someone suitable for the role? Refer them to Mergent Group and if we place them, you could earn up to $1000. T&Cs Apply. 

Mergent Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, recognising that collectively we are stronger!   

 

 

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