Junior Application Engineer

The Junior Application Engineer will provide ongoing support for our ERP and related applications and integrations. This dynamic and hands-on role includes user support, troubleshooting, documenting issues, raising vendor tickets, and data loading. You will also contribute to a range of project activities, including testing, data transformation, data migration, and hypercare support, as part of our ERP modernisation program. 

This is a true growth role, offering exposure to cross-functional project teams and opportunities to work on system enhancements. 

What You Will Do 

• Provide a mix of business-as-usual support and contribute to cross-functional project teams. 
• Develop a strong understanding of our technical solutions and business processes. 
• Assist in evaluating business requirements and delivering working solutions through system design, analysis, testing, training, and documentation. 
• Build strong relationships through proactive communication with business users and support teams. 
• Identify, document, and resolve technical issues, escalating as required. 
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues and review processes. 

What You Will Bring 

• Diploma or higher – or the equivalent, preferably in relevant technical fields such as Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Analytics, etc. 
• Ability to work with diverse teams and key internal and external stakeholders in the organisation. 
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions, seeking clarification when necessary. 
• A customer-centric approach with empathy for end users. 
• Ability to quickly build deep product knowledge. 
• Strong English-language verbal and written communication skills. 
• Experience with some of the following: SQL, C#, TypeScript, JavaScript, SSRS, REST APIs, JSON, XML. 
• Sound experience with software development methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall. 
• Strong results-orientation combined with excellent judgment and problem-solving skills. 
• Outstanding communication skills internally and externally, across teams, functions and levels. 
• Attention to detail, strong organization and planning skills. 
• Open to travel overseas as required. 

How to Apply 

Apply now to bring your expertise, energy, and organisational brilliance to a role where no two days are the same. Applications close Sunday 15 February 2026  

Apply online today. For confidential enquiries, contact Sandy Sheridan - Group Employee Experience Manager at careers@detmoldgroup.com 

If you would like to provide a cover letter as part of your application, please attach it to your resume and upload as one document. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible via our careers page, as interviews may occur prior to the closing date. 

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to responding to every applicant. 

Applicants must have Australian work rights. 

About us 

The Detmold Group is a family-owned and operated global business, partnering with some of the world’s largest and most iconic food and retail brands to create world-class packaging for a better tomorrow.  

Our business is focused on making a positive impact for our people, our partners and our planet whilst keeping our customers at the core of everything we do. Relentlessly looking for ways to improve quality, service, and efficiency, we are driven to improve the way the world experiences packaging. 

Employee safety is our priority, and we want our people to be 100% SAFE and WELL.