• Are you an Engineer looking for a career where you can use your technical skills to investigate new inventions?
• Would you like to contribute to Australia's future commercial success?
• Would you like to have a permanent job that offers ongoing professional development and work/life balance?

IP Australia is looking for Mechanical and Chemical Engineers to join us as Patent Examiners.

Patent Examiners assess Australian and international patent applications to determine whether the application meets legislative requirements. Through the examination process, Patent Examiners are among the first to see new developments in technology and marketing.

We are seeking candidates with a degree or diploma, preferably with some experience in research or industry, in the area of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering.

Eligibility 
Applicants must possess a degree in a relevant area of technology; or a diploma together with appropriate industry experience. (A degree obtained overseas must conform to Australian professional standards and be formally recognised). Applicants must be Australian citizens.

Visit the IP Australia website for more information and to complete an online application.  Please refer to the job documentation and applicant information pack for additional information about the job and the selection process.

We are currently recruiting Patent Examiners with applications closing 
midnight Sunday 07 February 2016.

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Questions?

See our FAQ’s on the IP Australia website or contactrecruitment@ipaustralia.gov.au.