Design Team Leader

Hydro Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; AUD 146,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

LinkedIn Learning access

Internal mobility and career growth

15 weeks paid parental leave

Electricity discount

Job summary

Hydro Tasmania is seeking a senior Engineering Planning Lead based in Hobart or Launceston to guide a team of engineers through the capital program’s design phases. You’ll translate complex refurbishment and asset renewal concepts into practical, safe, and commercially sound solutions, collaborating with project leaders and stakeholders.

Reporting to the Engineering Planning Manager, you’ll drive governance, design baselines, and continuous improvement across lifecycles while shaping Hydro

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of design, refurbishment and project delivery lifecycles.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of engineers to deliver project outcomes.
• Plan and deliver complex design packages across major capital, refurbishment and asset renewal projects.
• Coordinate engineering resources, schedules, deliverables and project priorities.
• Provide technical leadership and governance, maintaining design baselines, engineering standards and Safety in Design principles.
• Manage design changes, technical risks and multidisciplinary interfaces throughout project lifecycles.
• Build trusted relationships and translate complex technical concepts into clear insights for stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering, design management and project delivery practices in support of long-term business objectives.

Skills

Team leadership

Project planning

Stakeholder communication

Technical leadership

Safety in design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

SAP

Asset planning

Job description

About the role

Based in Nipaluna (Hobart) or Kanamaluka (Launceston), you'll lead a team of engineers responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering design outcomes across Hydro Tasmania's capital program. Reporting to the Engineering Planning Manager, you'll provide technical leadership across complex refurbishment and asset renewal projects, ensuring design solutions are safe, fit-for-purpose and commercially sound.

Working closely with project leaders, specialists and stakeholders, you'll translate complex engineering concepts into practical business decisions while maintaining focus on the broader strategic objectives that underpin Hydro Tasmania's future asset investments.

Salary range $145,808 – $169,024 plus super

Benefits

• Generous salary packaging opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements and genuine work-life balance.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and professional development programs.
• Internal mobility and career development opportunities.
• Unique leave options, including 15 weeks paid parental leave, Public Holiday Substitution, Zero debit Sick Leave and School Holiday Rebate.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives and employee discounts, including Electricity discount.
• We are an endorsed employer for women, for more information on our inclusive policies, procedures and benefits visit Hydro Tasmania group | WORK180 Endorsed Employer.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of engineers to deliver project outcomes.
• Plan and deliver complex design packages across major capital, refurbishment and asset renewal projects.
• Coordinate engineering resources, schedules, deliverables and project priorities.
• Provide technical leadership and governance, maintaining design baselines, engineering standards and Safety in Design principles.
• Manage design changes, technical risks and multidisciplinary interfaces throughout project lifecycles.
• Build trusted relationships and translate complex technical concepts into clear insights for stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering, design management and project delivery practices in support of long-term business objectives.

Skills & experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience leading engineering teams and developing capability
• Proven success planning and delivering complex capital projects
• Strong technical knowledge across design, refurbishment and project delivery lifecycles
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and build strong partnerships.
• Experience with design management, project scheduling (MS Project) and project governance
• Exposure to SAP, asset planning and large-scale industrial or power generation assets

About the company

Hydro Tasmania has been powering Tasmania for over 100 years and is now Australia's 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, we've expanded and modernised our hydropower system to meet Tasmania's growing energy needs and support a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

Our people are central to everything we do. We're 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 merit-based to ensure fairness and diversity.

Explore careers with us at www.hydro.com.au/careers

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