Operations Governance Engineer

About the role

This is a part time role of (20 hours per week) located in Brisbane CBD.

Stanwell is seeking an experienced Operations Governance Engineer to join our Strategic Operational Services team. This newly created, part-time position is ideal for a senior engineer or someone returning to the workforce who wants to make a real impact while enjoying flexibility.

You'll support the delivery of Stanwell's Electricity Maintenance Guarantee (EMG) obligations and provide technical engineering input to establish effective governance processes for production and asset management systems. You'll collaborate with multi-discipline site engineering, maintenance, and production teams, directly supporting Stanwell's culture of good governance and compliance.

Key activities include:

• Provide monthly reports forecasting statutory compliance maintenance scheduled tasks (e.g., pressure safety valve testing), supporting effective planning and scheduling.
• Ensure completion of risk assessments for statutory compliance work orders, especially when specialist resources, parts, or plant access are limited.
• Set and maintain high standards of record keeping to ensure data integrity and traceability for Stanwell's EMG requirements.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and participate in audits and reviews to provide assurance to Stanwell's Board.
• Promote and establish robust Operations Governance practices across the corporation.

About you

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (Chartered Member of Engineers Australia and RPEQ registration advantageous).
• Minimum 10 years' experience in maintenance and asset management of plant and equipment, ideally in the electricity industry or other capital-intensive sectors.
• Strong understanding of statutory obligations for power station plant and equipment.
• Proven ability to analyse complex data, prepare concise reports, and deliver innovative solutions.
• Experience in operational governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and work effectively in a changing environment.

Benefits

• Recognised as an Endorsed Employer for all Women by WORK180

• Weekly pay % super + annual incentive

• Income protection cover

• Salary packaging options

• Flexible work arrangements

• Access to learning and development (including LinkedIn learning)

• Purchased and volunteer leave options

• Health and wellbeing initiatives (e.g. EAP, Fitness Passport, skin checks, flu vaccines)

• Access to Bright Spark - our rewards, recognition and discounts platform

• Exceptional safety culture

• Plus, a whole lot more

About Stanwell

Stanwell is Queensland's largest and most reliable electricity generator. We're applying our forty years of experience in operational excellence to building a diverse portfolio including coal-fired power stations, renewable generation, storage and firming to deliver Queensland's future energy needs. Experience an organisation that lives by its values to care, adapt and deliver and is constantly responding to create an environment where respect, inclusivity, safety and wellbeing are delivered.

What's next?

To submit your application, please apply online with yourCV.

Applications close: 11:55pm, 22 October 2025

Further information on Stanwell can be found online at

As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks (may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing).

Inclusion and diversity is an important part of shaping Stanwell's culture and how our workplace operates. We recognise and value that it's essential to creating a safe, inclusive, and productive workplace.

We are proactive about giving our people opportunities to excel and truly be themselves. We enable this through diversity, fairness, and flexible work practices.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.