Join the change. Electrify your future!
We are proud Aussie since 1837, always finding new ways to innovate in energy and essential services. Now we are moving towards a sustainable future through electrification and investing in renewable energy, and we would like you to join us. Whether you are on‑site, in the office, or somewhere in between, you will find opportunities to grow your career here. You will work with a team that is passionate about powering Australian lives, in a culture that values inclusivity, respect, and learning.
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 will also regularly travel to Mount Beauty to stay closely connected to the operational teams and hydro assets you support. You will 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
Provide data‑driven reliability expertise, using turbine performance data, condition monitoring outputs, and failure trends to proactively improve asset reliability.
Apply technical problem‑solving skills, including root cause analysis, FMECA, and cost‑effective monitoring solutions.
Plan strategic maintenance, refining reliability‑centred maintenance strategies and optimising maintenance tasks, intervals, and spares based on asset criticality.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to drive continuous improvement.
Use analytical and systems tools, including SAP and reliability software, to support reporting, planning, and decision‑making.
What you’ll bring
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preferred) OR experience as a reliability professional or trade‑qualified technician 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.
Experience leading reliability improvement initiatives within power generation or a similar heavy industry environment.
Experience with SAP as a CMMS (highly desirable).
Familiarity with platforms such as Power BI, OSI PI, RCA, and condition monitoring software is desirable.
Benefits
Flexible working options.
Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans.
Participation in Energise – our reward & recognition program.
20 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer.
One additional week of recharge leave per year.
Active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives.
Novated leasing and electric vehicle subscriptions.
Access to study assistance, share purchase plan and insurance deals.
Inclusion 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. 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.
Application deadline Applications will close on 28th May 2026.
Job Family Group Engineering
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