Manager operational development

Job Description

Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for generations. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the mighty Snowy Mountains Scheme, gas and diesel plants, and contracted wind and solar energy. We also provide electricity and gas to about 1.5 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy.

A full-time position exists for a Manager Operational Development to join the Operations - Performance & Planning team.

About the position

As the Manager Operational Development you will be responsible for the front-end development of operational capital works and asset improvement initiatives across the Generation portfolio. You will lead the scoping, investigation and development of operational projects to ensure they are appropriately defined, integrated into portfolio plans, and ready for efficient execution. The primary goal is to translate operational risks, asset condition issues, reliability concerns, and business priorities into clearly defined and prioritised initiatives that improve safety, reliability, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead front-end development of operational capital projects, defining clear scopes and objectives in collaboration with engineering and maintenance teams.
• Conduct and oversee technical investigations, feasibility assessments and option evaluations to identify fit-for-purpose operational solutions.
• Support the identification and prioritisation of initiatives that reduce high residual operational risks while aligning them with outage opportunities and long-term portfolio plans.
• Coordinate development activities across diverse operational, technical, and commercial groups to ensure projects are appropriately governed and ready for formal delivery pathways.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.

About the location

The base for this role is Cooma, NSW, with the final choice entirely up to you. This position operates on a standard Monday to Friday roster with flexible working arrangements, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office or on-site when travel is required, with the opportunity to work two days from home - the final details will be determined with the successful candidate.

Relocation support available to the right person looking to make Cooma their home.

About you

• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related discipline.
• You have at least 8 years of experience in engineering, operations, maintenance, or project development within power generation or large-scale industrial environments.
• You possess demonstrated experience in developing and justifying operational capital projects, including the preparation of business cases and financial analysis.
• You have a strong understanding of operational risk, asset lifecycle management, and delivery readiness principles.
• You are a strong communicator with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders while translating technical issues into practical solutions.
• You have experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives and a solid understanding of capital project development and governance processes.

About our workforce

Diversity and inclusion is important to us. Snowy Hydro has a culture of decency and inclusion, with a commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people and a supportive environment to ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can succeed. At Snowy Hydro, we recognise that we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each individual brings, and we believe in providing an environment that allows that uniqueness to thrive.

Snowy Hydro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for a role with Snowy Hydro and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to the Snowy Hydro recruitment team at [email protected]

If this role sounds like you, apply now! Applications open until Sunday 12th July.

A few of the benefits we provide

• An annual performance based bonus.
• A range of parental leave options, including 30 weeks paid leave for primary carers and 10 weeks for non-primary.
• We provide additional leave over and above the minimum National Employment Standards.
• A Service Award Program - employees reaching continuous employment anniversaries receive additional benefits.
• An employee referral plan - good employees attract similar colleagues
• Corporate clothing allowance.