Site Manager - Barron Gorge

About Us

At CleanCo we are delivering clean energy solutions to help our customers thrive in a net zero future.

We own and operate more than 1GW of low emission energy generation and we are actively growing our portfolio to help propel Queensland’s energy transformation.

We are a passionate, inclusive team committed to creating a clean energy future for Queensland. If our mission resonates with you, consider a career with CleanCo.

About the Opportunity

As the Site Manager you will lead the safe and effective operations and maintenance of CleanCo’s 66MW Barron Gorge Hydro Power Station in Cairns. This permanent, site-based role that reports to the Executive General Manager Asset Operations and is critical to ensuring reliability and availability of this key generation asset.

You will:

• Oversee asset management strategy and compliance with CleanCo standards
• Drive optimisation and performance improvements to support trading strategy
• Manage risk, budgets, and reporting
• Lead a multidisciplinary team and foster a culture of safety and collaboration
• Be accountable for leading safe and effective operations with a focus on health, safety & environment
• Lead site-based engineering, operators and maintenance personnel.
• Ensure both reliability and availability of this key generation asset.
• Contribute to the development of CleanCo’s strategic plan and ensure activities at Barron align with this along with the budget and asset management strategy.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Demonstrated expertise in power generation or heavy industry, with proven ability to both develop and implement asset management strategies.
• An experienced leader that focuses on continuous improvement, driving innovation, and cultivating a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Skilled at engaging teams to consistently prioritise health, safety, and environmental standards, while championing operational and maintenance best practices.
• Adept at working across all organisational levels, from senior leadership to site-based teams, communicating clearly and effectively in operational settings.
• Hold relevant trade or tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Science, Business, or Economics.
• Brings a strong track record in risk management, budget development, and financial oversight.
• Possesses deep knowledge and practical application of asset management, maintenance management, and commercial principles.  
• A passion to be part of something bigger than yourself, that contributes to the delivery of renewable, reliable and affordable energy for Queensland.

We encourage applications from neurodivergent people, people with disability, First Nations people, and those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Adjustments to the recruitment process are available on request.

What We Can Offer

We understand that work is just one important aspect of our employee’s lives. We offer a range of benefits that support balance and create an engaging workplace, by meeting you at your life and career stage. Perks and benefits of joining the CleanCo team include: 

• Genuine flex work options – supported hybrid working model.
• A progressive and inclusive culture that reflects our unique identity. 
• Opportunities to purchase additional leave.
• Discounted health insurance, Fitness Passport, and health promotion programs.
• Opportunities to save via Salary Sacrificing which may increase your take home pay.
• Wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Program and Mates in Energy membership.

CleanCo is a proud 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commits to responding to every applicant.
 

For more information about CleanCo please visit www.cleancoqueensland.com.au