Project Manager (m/w/d)

Job Description

Are you an experienced Mechanical or Electrical Project Manager looking to lead complex projects on our hydro power stations and infrastructure?

• Play a key part in Australia’s long term renewable energy future.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across a broad range of exciting capital projects.
• Passionate team of experts who value flexibility.

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 range of capital projects focused on generation asset refurbishment of our statewide fleet.

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 have not thought of. Our merit-based recruitment practices are founded on building diversity by fostering an inclusive, flexible and equitable workplace. For more information about Hydro Tasmania please visit our website www.hydro.com.au/careers

Who are you?

As a strategic project manager, you drive results through precise budget management, a strong commitment to safety, and a collaborative approach. You're an effective leader who influences through building positive relationships with stakeholders and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. With proven experience in end-to-end project management—including business case development, contract management, and integrating project outcomes—you deliver safe, timely, and commercially successful results. A tertiary qualification, ideally in a related field such as Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, along with project management certification, is highly regarded.

About the role

To put it simply… you will handle the planning, implementation and operational hand-over of capital projects to contribute to delivering a range to capital projects focused on generation asset replacements of hydropower assets that have been operating for over 100 years!

As a Project Manager, you will be…

• Contributing sustainable and commercially responsive asset management through delivery of safe and timely project outcomes.
• Managing the supervision and administration of contracts to ensure the agreed obligations are fully delivered.
• Managing the preparation of consultant briefs, service agreements and contract documentation.
• Actively managing, tracking, and reporting on assigned budgets associated with projects.
• Working collaboratively within the Asset and Infrastructure business unit including the wider Capital Planning team, Major Works, and Production Operations teams.

More information can be found on the attached Position Description: PD - AI - Project Manager - Cap Planning - Band 5.pdf

Haven’t convinced you yet?

Along with a competitive remuneration package, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact on renewable energy for future generations. You'll have the chance to travel and visit some of the most stunning locations across the state while working at our various sites. We value flexibility and understand it means different things to different people, so we're open to discussing what that looks like for you. Our employee perks offer something for everyone—from generous parental leave to electricity discounts.

As an endorsed employer for women, we have benefits and policies on our Work180 page – check it out here: www.work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/hydro-tasmania

Let’s get applying!

Please attach your resume and a cover letter detailing the skills and experience you can bring to this role. Applications close at 5pm on Monday, 10th February. We will begin engaging with suitable candidates shortly after reviewing applications.

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