Outage Coordinator

About Snowy:

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 over 1.5 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.

About the position:

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Outage Coordinator to join our high performing team in Khancoban. In this dynamic role you would be reporting to the Outage Manager and responsible for coordination and short term planning, scheduling and site management of our major overhauls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in development of outage schedules and work plans, covering all aspects of the execution phase from site set up, through physical execution works, to project handover and close out.

• Assist Outage Planning Officers to develop Outage Materials lists and assist with the development of Technical Work Instructions (TWIs).

• Submit purchase requisitions and carry out the procurement for all materials, consumables and equipment, monitor the manufacturing or delivery progress of items, and provide delivery forecasts against expected usage requirement dates. 

• Develop permit requests as and when required, and coordinate with regional Plant Access Coordinators (PAC’s) on timing and isolation coverage.

• Provide visible safety leadership, and contribute to safety and investigative process management.

• Responsible for the development of emergent works management within an outage defect and issues register 

• Review and manage short term internal resource schedules and emergent work in Ellipse from outage schedule forecasts and manage availability of equipment in preparation for site works.

• Maintain Ellipse records and completions for completed work

• Actively engage with the range of stakeholders who have an input to the maintenance during all phases of planning, execution, commissioning and handover.

• Develop good working relationships with wider regional team and their direct reports

About the location:

Khancoban is home to a community of around 300 residents and offers more than a location - it’s a hidden gem for anyone looking for a great work life balance and lifestyle, blending career opportunities with stunning natural beauty and access to affordable housing. With the Victorian towns of Corryong and Albury-Wodonga within easy reach it's a great place to build your rewarding career, and living in the area will provide you with plenty of opportunity to explore one of Australia’s best National Parks:

🎣 Water Activities: The Khancoban Pondage is an aquatic hub, perfect for fishing (renowned for trout), water-skiing, swimming, SUP’ing and kayaking.

🏂 Alpine Exploration: Easy access to the stunning Kosciuszko National Park with its mountain views, access to ski resorts, hiking and camping, mountain biking, 4WD and horse riding trails. 

📦 Relocation assistance can be provided, so if you’re interested in a mountain change - let us take care of the move for you!

About you:

• Trade qualified with demonstrated major maintenance experience 

• Experience working with a CMMS (Ellipse preferred but not essential) and MS project

• Demonstrated planning and project scheduling experience 

• Strong leadership skills on multidisciplinary sites as well as stakeholder management capability 

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of procurement processes and contractual management

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to relate to all levels inside and outside the business

If this role sounds like you, apply now, applications close 20 July 2026

Why Join Snowy Hydro?

We are committed to creating a rewarding and supportive environment for our people. When you join our team, you can expect:

Excellent Work-Life Balance: Work a 9-day fortnight in our regions

Competitive Rewards: In addition to your yearly salary, you can earn a KPI-based bonus and be celebrated through our employee recognition and rewards program.

Professional Development: to support your continuous growth and career advancement.

A Great Culture: Join our amazing team in Murray, working on our iconic dams and power stations in the region.

Exclusive Savings & Benefits: Take advantage of a wide range of employee perks & discounts, including novated leasing, corporate rates on private health insurance, and deals on tech, travel, and more.

About our workforce:

Diversity and inclusion is important to us. Snowy Hydro has a culture of decency and inclusion, with a commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people and a supportive environment to ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can succeed. At Snowy Hydro, we recognise that we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each individual brings, and we believe in providing an environment that allows that uniqueness to thrive.

Snowy Hydro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for a role with Snowy Hydro and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to the Snowy Hydro recruitment team at recruitment@snowyhydro.com.au