Mechanical Supervisor - Major Maintenance

Hydro Tasmania; Wayatinah; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Area allowance

Overtime opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Learning & development

LinkedIn Learning

Parental leave

Tasmania-wide opportunities

Job summary

Hydro Tasmania, based in the Derwent Region, seeks a Mechanical Supervisor within the Major Maintenance Team to plan and deliver major outages across generation assets. You will travel statewide, lead crews and contractors, provide safety leadership, mentor technicians and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve safe, high‑quality outage outcomes.

Reporting to the Supervisor Major Maintenance, you will contribute to outage planning, asset care and maintenance documentation while ensuring

Qualifications

• Trade qualification required for mechanical supervision.
• Current driver’s licence is essential.
• Experience maintaining industrial mechanical equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership supervising crews or contractors.
• Strong communication, planning and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance activities at hydro generation sites.
• Lead work crews to deliver safe, quality and on-schedule outcomes.
• Support outage planning, resource allocation and work scheduling.
• Review and maintain mechanical inspection and quality documentation.
• Drive risk management, SWMS reviews and safety compliance.
• Mentor apprentices, assistants and junior technicians.
• Manage work orders, reporting and maintenance records in SAP.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Problem-solving

Safety leadership

Education

Certificate III Mechanical Trade

Dogman/Rigger qualification

PIC authorisation

First Aid training

Confined Space training

Job description

About The Role

Based from the Derwent Region, this role sits within our Major Maintenance Team and supports the planning and delivery of major maintenance outages across Hydro Tasmania's generation assets.

About The Role

Based from the Derwent Region, this role sits within our Major Maintenance Team and supports the planning and delivery of major maintenance outages across Hydro Tasmania's generation assets.

Travelling statewide and working closely with one of four Site Managers, you'll lead crews and contractors in the field, providing day-to-day supervision, safety leadership and technical guidance to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. Reporting to the Supervisor Major Maintenance, you'll mentor technicians and apprentices and work closely with operational, technical and contractor stakeholders to deliver successful outage outcomes.

Salary range

Salary range $96,400 – $118,561 plus super OT and allowances.

Benefits

• Area allowance (Currently $5,772 for Derwent) and opportunities for Overtime.
• Work on diverse hydro generation assets and maintenance projects.
• Access flexible work arrangements where operationally suitable.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities including Learning and Development Programs, Internal Mobility and access to Linked In Learning.
• Unique leave options including weeks paid parental leave, Public Holiday Substitution, zero debit Sick Leave and School Holiday Rebate.
• Opportunity to work across Tasmania in some of our beautiful sites.

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

• Supervise maintenance activities at hydro generation sites.
• Lead work crews to deliver safe, quality and on-schedule outcomes.
• Support outage planning, resource allocation and work scheduling.
• Review and maintain mechanical inspection and quality documentation.
• Drive risk management, SWMS reviews and safety compliance.
• Mentor apprentices, assistants and junior technicians.
• Manage work orders, reporting and maintenance records in SAP.

More information can be found in the attached Position Description: AI - Mechanical Supervisor MMT - Aug 2026 (002).pdf

Skills & Experience

• Certificate III Mechanical Trade qualification.
• Current driver's licence.
• Experience maintaining industrial mechanical equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience supervising crews or contractors.
• Strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Dogman/Rigger qualification, PIC authorisation, Confined Space or First Aid training desirable.

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

Questions and next steps

Applications close 5pm Wednesday 16 th September and we may engage with suitable candidates as soon we have reviewed their applications.

Hydro Tasmania is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or accommodation during any stage of the process, please let us know.