Transport and Mobile Plant Officer
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:
We are looking for a Transport & Mobile Plant Officer to provide the Overhaul Execution team with a safe, reliable, and efficient inter-regional distribution and delivery service across all Snowy regional locations. In this role, you will report to the Outage Manager and assist with procurement, inventory, goods movement, dispatch, and coordination of transports. This role is based in the Murray region.
Key Responsibilities:
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Load, deliver and unload equipment and goods throughout the Snowy Hydro regions and to other areas or suppliers, as directed, operating trucks, vehicles and forklifts.
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Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
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Supervise others and ensure the safe loading and unloading of trucks.
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Arrange timely servicing of all freight equipment including vehicles, machinery, accessories and equipment.
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Maintain security of North Laverton stores.
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Dangerous goods handling and management.
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Practical application of National Heavy Vehicle Regulator Load Restraint Guidelines when preparing, loading, transporting and unloading equipment and goods.
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Maintain and upkeep transport management records, including National Driver Work Diary and other internal documentation as required.
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Conduct Level 1 Critical Control Verifications (CCV’S) for Chain of Responsibility, Load Restraint and Mobile Crane Operations.
What we're looking for:
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Medium Rigid Drivers license, forklift license and mobile crane, with demonstrated competence in the operation of medium rigid vehicles and forklifts. Heavy combination (truck and trailer) licence is preferred
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Knowledge of stores and supplier environment including stores and warehouse procedures and the storage and handling of goods.
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Experience in the use of computer applications and systems to manage assignments and works (ideally Google Workspace and Ellipse).
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Communication skills across all levels of the organisation
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Experience in receiving and dispatching items
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Understanding of legislation regarding the transportation of dangerous goods and chain of responsibility for transport industry
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Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating to the operational, maintenance and loading of goods on medium rigid vehicles and forklift truck operations
If you’re ready to work in a dynamic and changing environment please submit your application, including CV and Cover Letter, by 15 February 2026.
Position Description
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