• $172k base + 15.5% Super + Bonus + enjoy a ‘Monthly Day Off’ in support of work life balance!
• On-site Homebush Depot | Free onsite parking | Permanent role
• Play a key role in driving our fleet’s success

Ausgrid is the largest distributor of electricity on Australia’s east coast, providing power to four million people and playing a critical role in leading and delivering the transition to a low-cost, reliable and decarbonised economy.

At Ausgrid, we pride ourselves on being a leader in our industry. As we continue to grow, we are in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals. Together, we can move towards a smarter, more sustainable future.

Your new role

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for engineering and fleet management? Join Ausgrid as our Fleet Mechanical Engineering Lead, where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our fleet's safety, reliability, sustainability, and affordability.

This role will see you reporting to the Fleet Engineering and Strategy Manager, you will lead a dedicated team of 3 professionals who are coordinating and delivering technical activities to optimise fleet performance. You will:

• Leadership & Team Management: Guide your team to success with strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring.
• Technical Excellence: Oversee engineering and technical activities, manage projects from planning to delivery, and ensure compliance with standards and legislation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery and execution of work.
• Project Management: Handle the financial and commercial aspects of programs and projects, preparing documentation, and conducting inspections and risk assessments.
• Operational Efficiency: Utilise specialised design software, perform data analysis, and manage resources effectively.

Spark our interest!

Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude, and alignment to our core values.

• Demonstrated experience and technical expertise gained in an engineering role within the mechanical discipline or related industry.
• Advanced Diploma/Degree in a mechanical or mechatronic engineering.
• Vehicle engineering experience (5-10 years)
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Class C Drivers Licence.
• Experience in undertaking or managing multiple tasks and / or projects and prioritising activities, with capability to complete both written and system-based project / work activity documentation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience working within a team environment to effectively deliver projects or work outcomes within appropriate time frames and costs.
• Demonstrated experience liaising with a variety of stakeholders, including the resolution of complaints / issues.
• Advanced computer skills with experience in a variety of software packages, tools, hardware or general applications.

Grow with Ausgrid

To continue building on our rich heritage, we actively invest in our people’s development through secondments, onsite training, mentoring circles, e-learning, Australian Graduate School of Management programs (UNSW) and study assistance.

It is through our investment in our people that the average tenure across the business is 14 years and our current turnover is sitting at a market competitive rate of just 3.9%.

Ausgrid Perks

Revel in more than just a competitive salary! Our employees enjoy a dynamic range of market leading support and safety services, wellbeing programs, corporate discounts, and flexibility arrangements in many forms.

Our people are paramount to the continued success of Ausgrid, therefore celebrating great work is important to us! It’s not just the big wins that count, we have provided our employees the opportunity to applaud peer successes daily through our Amped Recognition Program. But let’s not forget the major milestones! For those ready to exceed expectations, anticipate a nomination for a CEO award at our formal end of year Award gala.

Belonging at Ausgrid

At Ausgrid, we are powered by diversity. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We are committed to creating a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workforce, and encourage applications from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent team recruitment@ausgrid.com.au.

Join us in shaping a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive.