Australia, Melbourne
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 4 years
Closing: February 13, 2025

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Introduction

Play a key role in shaping and executing the operations and maintenance strategy for the offshore wind project in Australia. The Ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong technical and commercial acumen, as well as having the ability to navigate industrial relations and labour union considerations.

What are you going to do 

The O&M Strategy Engineer/Manager will play a key role in shaping and executing the operations and maintenance strategy for the offshore wind project in Australia.

This position demands a strategic thinker with a strong technical and commercial acumen, as well as the ability to navigate industrial relations (IR) and labour union considerations.

You will investigate local infrastructure, develop supply chain capabilities, engage with stakeholders, and ensure project alignment with Australian regulatory and workforce requirements.

  • Strategy Development: Define and implement the O&M strategy for the offshore wind project, ensuring alignment with technical, commercial, and local regulatory requirements.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary interface with internal teams, local unions, industry stakeholders, and Belgium-based O&M experts to ensure knowledge transfer and collaboration.
  • Local Supply Chain Assessment: Investigate and evaluate Australian ports, logistics, and O&M supply chain capabilities. Drive the development of required infrastructure and workforce readiness.
  • Industrial Relations (IR): Work closely with Australian unions to understand and address workforce compliance, IR requirements, and labour agreements.
  • Cost Analysis and Tender Support: Perform operational expenditure (OPEX) calculations and support the tender process for the 2026 auction.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to Australian regulatory frameworks and industry best practices.
  • Relationship Building: Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international stakeholders, leveraging industry connections.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Provide actionable insights and strategic guidance to both technical and commercial teams

Essential skills and knowledge 

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in operations and maintenance strategy within the construction, oil & gas, or renewable energy sectors. Offshore wind experience is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently in a dynamic environment, with a focus on long-term strategic outcomes
  • Understanding of O&M processes, port logistics, and supply chain infrastructure.
  • Experience navigating complex commercial interfaces, including budgeting and tender processes.
  • Familiarity with Australian labour laws, regulatory frameworks, and union agreements is essential.
  • Willingness to travel internationally, with the ability to integrate insights from Belgium-based O&M teams into local project planning.

Benefits:

  • The opportunity to work on a landmark offshore wind project in Australia
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts
  • A collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and international exposure.

What we offer 

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

How to apply:

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your interest using the 'Apply' button. Applying is quick and easy - just make sure you have the following documents ready to go:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter (optional)

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Darren Leavey at d.leavey@brunel.net

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