Drive successful delivery of a key component of Hydro’s ‘Battery of the Nation’ program to support the transition to renewables.

• Deliver the design and construction of the redevelopment of the Tarraleah.
• Be part of Hydro’s next chapter in delivering renewables.
• Leave a lasting impact on our organisation and the communities we serve.

‘Battery of the Nation’ is Hydro Tasmania’s bold vision to maximise Tasmania’s hydropower capacity, including the redevelopment of the Tarraleah hydropower scheme to a more flexible, future proof generating asset and developing our first pumped hydro scheme at Lake Cethana.

Tasmania has significant potential in the future development of wind and hydropower, coupled with more transmission and interconnection. It's anticipated these developments will drive billions of dollars in investment and create hundreds of jobs in Tasmania, as well as delivering energy security for Tasmania and lowest possible power prices for Tasmanians.

Hydro Tasmania supports 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.

About You:

With over 15 years’ experience in engineering and construction project management, your extensive experience is demonstrated in your successful track record of delivering high value hydropower developments. Your background as a client or integrated owner brings valuable insight to senior-level operations, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping critical business decisions and ensuring the effective delivery of projects. Your proficiency in robust program and project management disciplines underscores your acute attention to detail and strategic acumen, essential for guiding initiatives towards their intended business outcomes. Your high attention to detail, coupled with strategic oversight, is key in your approach. Additionally, your expertise in senior stakeholder management and leadership within cross-functional teams significantly strengthens your capacity to effectively navigate the intricate landscape of complex deliverables that may arise during project implementation.

About the role:

As the Project Director for the Tarraleah hydropower redevelopment, you'll be at the helm of one of Hydro Tasmania's most crucial initiatives, steering it towards the realisation of our renewable energy vision. Your role entails overseeing every aspect of the project, ensuring that it aligns with our organisational objectives and meets key parameters of scope, time, cost, and quality. Coordinating with a diverse array of stakeholders, you will effectively manage the design and construction whilst making well-informed decisions ensuring the project aligns with broader societal and ethical responsibilities. Leading a multidisciplinary team will be central to your role, as you'll guide and inspire them towards shared project goals and ultimately driving the success of the Tarraleah redevelopment and contributing significantly to the overarching objectives of the Battery of the Nation program. Overall, as Project Director, you'll be instrumental in shaping the future of renewable energy in Tasmania.

Further information can be found on the attached Position Description: PD - Construction - Project Director Tarraleah Redevelopment - April 2024.pdf

What you’ll get back

Not only will you work on a once in a lifetime project , but this is also an opportunity to grow your career and redefine your role in tomorrow’s industry landscape. We offer truly flexible work that suits you, a competitive remuneration package, and the rare opportunity to play a role in Australia’s renewable energy transformation while enjoying the lifestyle Tasmania has to offer.

Hydro Tasmania is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and the great work we do through our Work180 page: Hydro Tasmania group | WORK180 Endorsed Employer

If you want to make a difference for better

Please attach your resume outlining what skills and experience you will bring to the position. Applications close 12pm Monday 3rd June 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.