Team Leader - Mechanical Engineering

Job Description

Lead a team of skilled engineers to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of our hydropower assets.

• Lead and mentor a dynamic team of engineers.
• Drive improvements in project delivery, from procurement to refurbishment and execution.
• Be part of one of Australia’s leading renewable energy providers.

Salary range $135,459 – $157,027 plus super.

With the help of over 30,000 people over 100 years, we have built, maintained, and refurbished hydropower infrastructure across Tasmania. We’re fuelling the future of energy with the power of the past, and we need skilled and reliable people to join us as we look ahead to a suite of major refurbishments of our power stations across the state in line with our Major Works program.

We support applications from all members of our community for equitable access to our employment opportunities. We are open to discussing workplace flexibility in all our vacancies, to ensure we can attract the best candidates and accommodate individual needs, differences, disabilities and working arrangements even in ways we haven’t yet considered.

About the Role

To put it simply… As the Team Lead Mechanical Engineering, you’ll be responsible for leading a team of mechanical engineers to deliver world-class engineering solutions for Hydro Tasmania’s power generation infrastructure. In this leadership role, you’ll be focused on leading small project teams, providing strategic direction for project delivery, and ensuring the successful delivery of our major works program.

As a Team Lead in the Major Works team, you will:

• Oversee and mentor a team of engineers, providing leadership, guidance, and fostering a culture of engagement.
• Coordinate and manage team resources, ensuring priorities and workloads align with project goals.
• Lead the execution of major refurbishment projects, providing oversight from initial planning through to final completion.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including project managers, site-based leadership teams, contractors, and other disciplines of engineering teams to ensure project success.
• Mentor and guide engineers, ensuring knowledge transfer and continuous professional development.
• Lead efforts to address skills gaps, process improvements, and project documentation challenges.

More information can be found in the attached Position Description: PD - AI - Major Works -Team Lead Mechanical Engineering - HT5 - March 2025.pdf

Who are you?

As an experienced Mechanical Engineer with strong leadership skills and a passion for team development. You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a related field) and have a minimum of 7 years of experience, ideally in power generation or with large-scale rotating machinery.

You will bring specialised knowledge in NDT methods, FEA and CAD, welding inspection, and hydraulic systems, as well as have led significant projects from planning and procurement through to delivery and operation, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Your leadership experience will include mentoring engineers and fostering high-performance teams to drive successful project outcomes.

Haven’t convinced you yet?

In addition to a competitive remuneration package, this role provides the unique opportunity to travel and experience some of the most breathtaking locations in the state. You'll be working alongside a supportive team of industry experts, fostering both collaboration and continuous professional development.

We value flexibility and understand it means different things to different people—so we’re open to discussions on what this looks like for you. We also offer a range of employee perks, ensuring there’s something for everyone. This includes generous parental leave, electricity discounts, and access to vehicles for seamless travel between our sites.

This role is not just a job—it’s an opportunity to grow your career while being part of a team that makes a real impact.

We’re also a proud endorsed employer for women, with inclusive policies and support available via our Work180 profile: www.work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/hydro-tasmania

Let’s get applying!

Attach your resume and a cover letter outlining what skills and experience you can bring to this role. We will be running an agile recruitment process and will engage with suitable candidates as soon we have reviewed their applications.

Recruitment agencies: we respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.