Operational Mentoring Lead

Job Description

Lead state-wide mentoring to grow our future workforce. Deliver training, enhance compliance, and embed values-driven technical leadership.

• Provide leadership and mentoring for our inhouse apprentice program.
• Statewide role based in either the north, northwest or south.
• Annual salary review and area allowance depending on location.

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.

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

About the role

To put it simply… you’ll use your technical, trade, and leadership skills to help shape the future workforce of Hydro Tasmania. In this hands-on, state-wide role, you’ll coach and mentor apprentices, trainees, and senior trade staff to uplift capability, culture, and compliance across our operational teams.

✓ Deliver mentoring and on-site coaching to apprentices and tradespeople.
✓ Run the Apprentice Program and lead Operator Training School activities.
✓ Champion and embed our Asset Management System (AMS) in local teams.
✓ Support cultural and behavioural change to align with Hydro Tasmania values.
✓ Lead safety conversations, share lessons, and ensure consistent messaging.

More information can be found on the attached Position Description: PD - AI - Operational Mentoring Lead - HT 5 - June 2025.pdf

Who are you?

You’re a skilled and experienced technical leader with a genuine passion for developing people, particularly apprentices and trainees. Known for your proactive and collaborative approach, you thrive in complex operational environments where your ability to lead, coach, and mentor others makes a real impact.

With hands-on experience in a senior technical or leadership role you also hold a Trade or Operational Qualification, a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment or a Diploma along with a current Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) card or are willingness to obtain one is advantageous.

Your strengths lie in clear communication, practical mentoring, and a strong understanding of power generation/production or maintenance practices. You bring a growth mindset and a firm commitment to safety and continuous improvement, consistently driving change while delivering development solutions that are practical and people-focused

Haven’t convinced you yet?

In addition to a competitive salary package, this site and office-based role offers the unique opportunity to work in Tasmania’s stunning and dynamic locations, from the Derwent Valley to the West Coast and beyond. More information about our site can be found here.

Other great benefits include:

• Access to a fully maintained fleet vehicle for work related travel.
• Laptop supplied along with mobile phone allowance.
• Career development and ongoing training opportunities.
• Flexible work options – talk to us about what works for you!
• Generous parental leave, employee energy discounts and more!

Hydro Tasmania is 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. Application close 9am Monday 7th July and we may 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.