Engineering Planning Manager

About the role

Lead and embed upfront mechanical engineering excellence across Hydro Tasmanias capital project pipeline. Reporting to the Head of Capital Planning this role drives consistent planning estimating rigour and engineering standards ensuring projects are shelfready costrobust and aligned to longterm asset strategy. Youll provide functional leadership to planning engineers and work closely with Assets & Infrastructure Production and Strategy teams to maximise asset availability and minimise downtime.

Salary range $154643 $209286 plus super

Benefits

Competitive Salary Packaging including Electricity Discount and Access to Financial Planning.

Access to Fitness Passport Private Health Discounts and Health and Wellness Consults.

Take career to next level working with skilled professionals in Hydo power. Supported by Learning and Development Programs Internal Mobility and access to Linked In Learning.

Unique leave options including 15 weeks paid parental leave Public Holiday Substitution Zero debit Sick Leave and School Holiday Rebate.

While based in Tasmania to access our stunning locations we offer flexible working arrangements including WFH.

Key responsibilities

Lead upfront engineering input to ensure technically robust capital plans

Drive consistent scope definition estimating and planning standards

Embed constructability maintainability and wholeoflife thinking early

Strengthen cost certainty schedule realism and business case quality

Identify and mitigate technical and planning risks before approval

More information can be found in the attached Position Description:PD - EL6 - A&I - Engineering Planning

Skills & experience

Degree in Engineering (Engineers Australia eligible or equivalent)

Strong experience in engineering planning within assetintensive environments

Proven leadership or mentoring of engineering teams

Capability in cost estimation scope development and risk assessment

Strong stakeholder engagement across operations and capital delivery

About the company

Hydro Tasmania has been powering Tasmania for over 100 years and is now Australias largest renewable energy generator. We operate 30 hydropower stations and major dams that deliver clean reliable energy across the State.

Our story is built on engineering expertise innovation and strong community connection. Over decades weve expanded and modernised our hydropower system to meet Tasmanias growing energy needs and support a cleaner more resilient energy future.

Our people are central to everything we do. Were committed to an inclusive flexible and equitable workplace welcoming applications from all members of the community. Flexible working options are available for every role and our recruitment is meritbased to ensure fairness and diversity.

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

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