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About the role
AGL has an exciting opportunity for a Reliability Engineer to join our Hydro Renewables team supporting 14 hydro power stations across Victoria and New South Wales.
Location: based in our Melbourne office or Mount Beauty office.
This role offers a unique balance of city-based flexibility and meaningful connection to some of Australia’s most iconic renewable energy assets. While your home base will be Melbourne - providing access to a collaborative corporate environment, strong professional networks, and hybrid flexibility - you’ll also regularly travel to Mount Beauty to stay closely connected to the operational teams and hydro assets you support.
You’ll have the opportunity to spend time on-site within the Kiewa Valley, gaining firsthand exposure to major hydro infrastructure, complex engineering challenges, and the people who keep these assets operating safely and reliably. The monthly travel component allows you to build strong operational relationships while experiencing one of Victoria’s most scenic regions.
What you’ll be doing
Data-driven reliability expertise, using turbine performance data, condition monitoring outputs, and failure trends to proactively improve asset reliability
Technical problem-solving capability, applying root cause analysis, FMECA, and practical, cost-effective monitoring solutions
Strategic maintenance planning experience, refining Reliability-Centred Maintenance strategies and optimising maintenance tasks, intervals, and spares based on asset criticality
Strong collaboration skills, working cross-functionally with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to drive continuous improvement
Analytical and systems capability, including SAP and reliability tools, to support reporting, planning, and decision-making
What you’ll bring
A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, ideally Electrical or Mechanical preferred OR experienced reliability professionals and trade-qualified technicians with demonstrated expertise in asset reliability, maintenance, and operational performance.
Experience applying Reliability Engineering techniques and Asset Management principles to improve performance and maintenance outcomes
Demonstrated experience leading reliability improvement initiatives within power generation or a similar heavy industry environment
Experience with SAP as a CMMS is highly desirable
Familiarity with platforms such as Power BI, OSI PI, RCA, reliability, and condition monitoring software is desirable
At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:
Flexible working options.
Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans.
Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program.
Access 20 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer.
Access to an additional week of recharge leave per year.
Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives.
Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions.
Access to study assistance, AGL’s share purchase plan and insurance deals.
*Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location.
Don’t tick all the boxes? That’s okay! We would love to receive your application!
Applications will close on 28th May 2026
Inclusion at AGL
At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers
AGL is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.
Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary.
The information provided as part of your application to AGL will be managed in accordance with the AGL Privacy Policy
AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team. Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL.
Location
Mount Beauty VIC 3699
Job Family Group
Engineering
At AGL, we believe energy makes life better. That’s why we’re passionate about powering the way Australians live, move and work.
Like you, we believe that the world is going through extraordinary challenges. We don’t shy away from the tough questions and we consider the answers carefully. We work in partnership with our customers and communities, and take action to shape a better future for all.
As life changes, we join the change, constantly evolving over more than 188 years. Today we bring all that know-how to transform how Australians produce, share and consume energy. We’re investing in new ideas, partnerships and infrastructure – renewing and expanding our portfolio of sources and products to help make them more sustainable, reliable, affordable and useful.
We’ll continue to innovate in energy and other essential services to enhance the way Australians live, and to help preserve the world around us for future generations.
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