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Hydro Tasmania

Workshop Team Lead

Summary: Become the Workshop Team Lead at Hydro Tasmania in Cambridge, Australia, where you will guide a team of specialists in refurbishing hydropower assets. Utilize your technical expertise and leadership skills to manage operations, budgets, and team development. Enjoy a generous salary, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to explore Tasmania's stunning locations while making a meaningful impact in renewable energy.
Hydro Tasmania
Hydro Tasmania
Cambridge, Australia   Flexible   Full Time   AUD 135k–157k yearly  UTC+10:00   1001-5000   5 days ago

Hydro Tasmania

Company Overview

Hydro Tasmania

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

1914

Business Model

Energy

Hydro Tasmania is involved in the generation of renewable energy, primarily through hydroelectric power, and provides energy solutions and services.

Electricity sales, renewable energy certificates, and ancillary services.

Locations & Geography

Hydro Tasmania operates primarily in Australia, with a focus on Tasmania. They also engage in projects and partnerships in other regions.

Company Culture

Their mission is to lead the transition to renewable energy in Tasmania and beyond, with a commitment to sustainability and community engagement.

Hydro Tasmania promotes a collaborative and inclusive work environment, emphasizing safety and well-being.

They offer various training and development programs to enhance employee skills and career growth.

Activities & Projects

Hydro Tasmania is currently involved in several renewable energy projects, including the Battery of the Nation initiative, which aims to enhance Tasmania's renewable energy capacity.

They are exploring innovative energy storage solutions and smart grid technologies to improve energy efficiency.

Hydro Tasmania is committed to sustainable practices, focusing on reducing carbon emissions and promoting biodiversity.

Career Opportunities

Typical job openings at Hydro Tasmania include roles in engineering, project management, and environmental science.

They offer competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and a range of employee benefits including health and wellness programs.

Contact Information

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Careers at Hydro Tasmania


Last updated on 2025-02-01 | Report an issue

Job Description

Lead a team of specialist trades based at our in-house workshop as they support our major refurbishments.

  • Work in one of the largest workshops in Tasmania, home to amazing Hydropower kit.
  • Lead a team of passionate people who take pride in their workshop culture.
  • Generous salary and benefits package.

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 the state in line with our Major Works program of work.

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?

You bring a strong mix of technical expertise, leadership, and strategic thinking to this role. At the Hydro Workshop, you’ll use your heavy machining and project management skills to lead teams, coordinate projects, and achieve outstanding results.

Thriving in fast-paced environments, you excel at balancing competing priorities while fostering collaboration and teamwork. Known for driving positive change, you inspire those around you to deliver their best. Your practical workshop experience, combined with strong planning and scheduling skills, makes you an ideal fit. Proficiency in MS Office is essential, with experience in Microsoft Project, SAP, and AutoCAD highly regarded.

Qualifications in a relevant mechanical discipline, such as a Certificate III or IV, and/or a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Project Management, will be highly valued.

About the role

To put it simply… you will use your technical experience to lead the team at our Cambridge Facility in support of the delivery of our Major Works refurbishment program, replacing hydropower assets that have been operating for over 100 years!

As Team Leader at the Cambridge Workshop you will be…

  • Overseeing the day-to-day operations of workshop activities including resourcing to meet scheduled deliverables, including the identification and engagement of external resources and contractors as needed.
  • Managing financial performance against workshop and project budgets, providing feedback to planning groups as needed.
  • Working closely with a range of stakeholders including the broader Major Works, Production Operations and Assets & Infrastructure teams.
  • Coaching and leading the workshop team members by building succession plans and taking responsibility for the development of your team members.
  • Identifying new areas and opportunities of growth for the Cambridge Workshop to continue to add value to Hydro Tasmania’s program of work.

More information can be found on the attached Position Description: PD - A&I - Team Lead - Cambridge Workshop - November 2022.pdf

Haven’t convinced you yet?

This role offers the unique advantage of being able to travel and see some of the most breathtaking locations in the state. We value flexibility and understand this means different things to different people, and we are open to discussions on what this looks like for you. We offer a range of employee perks and offer something for everyone, this ranges 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.

About the role

February 4, 2025

Full Time

Company

Hydro Tasmania

August 2, 2025

Flexible

AUD 135k–157k yearly

  •  Cambridge, Australia

Technical expertise and leadership experience required

UTC+10:00

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