Team Leader Design, Drafting & Document Management

About the role

Based in Nipaluna (Hobart), you will lead a specialist team delivering mechanical design, drafting and document management services across Hydro Tasmania's Capital Delivery portfolio. You will provide technical leadership, oversee drafting standards and CAD systems, and partner with project teams to ensure high‑quality engineering documentation for critical renewable energy projects.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Design, Drafting and Document Management team.
• Manage drafting workloads, priorities and resource allocation.
• Oversee maintenance of mechanical drafting standards and specifications.
• Oversee CAD systems, software portfolio and licensing.
• Support project teams with design and drafting expertise.
• Develop team capability through coaching and mentoring.
• Manage budgets, schedules and design delivery outcomes.

Required profile

• Qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting or a related discipline.
• Experience leading mechanical design and drafting activities from concept through to construction.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop technical professionals.
• Strong understanding of mechanical specifications, engineering standards and construction practices.

Required skills

• AutoCAD
• CAD systems and processes

What we offer

• Salary $145,808 plus super.
• Flexibility in work locations across Hobart office and the Cambridge Workshop.
• Learning and development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning and internal mobility pathways.
• Unique leave options such as 15 weeks paid parental leave, public holiday substitution, zero‑debit sick leave and school holiday rebate.
• Salary packaging and health & wellbeing benefits.
• Endorsed employer for women with inclusive policies.