Construction Quality Lead 2.0

Snowy Hydro; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance-based bonus

Additional leave over NES

Service Award Program

Employee referral program

Job summary

Snowy Hydro Limited is seeking a Construction Quality Lead 2.0 for the Snowy 2.0 project. This is a 2-year maximum-term, full-time role based at the Tantangra site with a 14:7 FIFO/DIDO roster.

You will lead a multi-disciplinary quality team, oversee inspections and audits, and ensure all construction work complies with Employer's Requirements, technical specs, and contract terms. Strong QA/QC leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management or Engineering.
• Proven leadership with high-performing quality teams.
• Experience in QA/QC on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and construction standards.
• Experience with QA/QC processes, inspections, and audits.
• Familiarity with QA reporting tools; desirable: ISO 9001 Lead Auditor; Aconex/completions software familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary, site-based quality team to ensure construction meets Employer's Requirements, specs, and contract obligations.
• Collaborate with contractors to drive proactive quality culture and continuous improvement.
• Identify and resolve quality risks to prevent legacy issues for Snowy 2.0.
• Coordinate and oversee quality inspections, testing regimes, and third-party verifications.
• Manage quality records, NCRs, Lots/Databooks, completions documentation.
• Manage shift rostering and resourcing for continuous multi-shift quality coverage.
• Maintain Health, Safety, and Environment compliance with project plans.

Skills

Leadership

QA/QC

ISO 9001

Construction knowledge

Aconex

Regulatory compliance

Education

Construction Management / Engineering degree

Tools

QA software platforms

Completions software

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 1.6 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy.

Snowy 2.0 is Australia's largest committed renewable energy project. This nation-building project will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.

A 2-year maximum-term, full-time hours contract position exists for a Construction Quality Lead 2.0 to join the Snowy 2.0 project within the Construction team.

The Construction Quality Lead 2.0 acts directly on behalf of the Snowy 2.0 Owners Team, leading and implementing critical onsite quality management and assurance across project locations. Leading a team across multi-disciplinary site fronts the role oversees major contractor activities—including FGJV and Voith Hydro—ensuring all construction works strictly comply with the Employer's Requirements (ERs), technical specifications, and contract terms. By proactively collaborating with contractors and driving leadership in quality standards, the Quality Lead prevents issues, fosters contemporary quality records, and manages QA oversight across multi-shift operations. This site-based position operates on a 14:7 FIFO/DIDO roster.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a multi-disciplinary, site-based quality team to ensure construction meets the Employer's Requirements, technical specifications, and contract obligations.
• Work collaboratively with our contractors to drive a proactive quality culture and advocate for continuous improvement initiatives and resolve issues early.
• Identify and resolve quality risks across major project fronts to prevent short, medium, and long-term legacy issues affecting Snowy 2.0 performance.
• Coordinate and oversee quality inspections, testing regimes, and third-party verifications.
• Manage quality records, including NCRs, Lots/Databooks, and completions documentation.
• Manage shift rostering and resourcing for continuous multi-shift quality coverage.
• Maintaining strict Health, Safety, and Environment compliance, and adherence to project plans.

About the location:

This role is based at our Tantangra site, working on a 14/7 FIFO/DIDO Roster.

About you:

• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline. Eligibility for Corporate Membership of Engineers Australia desirable.
• Proven leadership skills with demonstrated experience managing high-performing quality teams and collaborating seamlessly with major contractor teams to drive project excellence.
• Experience in QA/QC roles within construction, preferably on large-scale infrastructure/energy or civil projects.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001, construction codes, standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing QA/QC processes, inspections, and audits.
• Proficiency with QA systems, tools, and digital reporting platforms.
• Desirable: ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification, familiarity with construction management software (e.g. Aconex, completions software).

About our workforce:

At Snowy 2.0, we live by the principle of "One Team Working Together." If you are a collaborative leader who leads through partnership and open teamwork, as well as a skilled problem-solver passionate about driving real impact, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of renewable energy. Together, we'll deliver one of the most significant infrastructure projects in Australia's history.

Applications open until Sunday 22nd November.

A few of the benefits we provide:

• An annual performance based bonus.
• 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.

Position Description

Construction Quality Lead 2.0

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