TECHNICAL INTERFACE MANAGER
Project Delivery – Engineering
At Marinus Link, we value our people and their contributions to our shared success. As we continue to advance this nationally significant project, we are seeking a strategic and solutions-focused Technical Interface Manager to lead the integration and coordination of complex engineering packages across our program.
This role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering professional who thrives on technical integration, stakeholder collaboration, and ensuring engineering interfaces are effectively managed across large-scale infrastructure projects.
If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, influencing project outcomes, and driving integration across multidisciplinary teams, we want to hear from you.
Your Role
As Technical Interface Manager, you will oversee Marinus Link’s technical interface management function, ensuring engineering integration principles are fully embedded into project delivery and decision-making. You will lead coordination across contractors and internal teams, providing clarity and confidence to project leaders, technical specialists, and delivery partners.
For a copy of the Position Description outlining the key responsibilities of this role, visit the link that is posted in the initial email.
Key Responsibilities
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Leadership & Strategy – Establish and drive the interface management framework, operating rhythm, and reporting processes across engineering and contractor teams.
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Functional Excellence – Lead technical integration across cable, converter, and balance-of-works packages, ensuring documentation, specifications, and interfaces align with project requirements.
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Monitoring & Reporting – Develop and manage reporting tools that track interface progress, risks, and technical deliverables.
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Culture & Capability Building – Promote a collaborative, solutions-focused environment that supports timely information sharing and effective decision-making.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with contractors, consultants, construction teams, and program stakeholders to coordinate technical inputs, resolve issues, and maintain alignment.
Technical Oversight
- Review technical documents and engineering deliverables between contractors
- Support RFI processes and technical queries
- Lead BIM and digital engineering outcomes
- Support risk reviews and interface-related planning matters
Contractor Interface Support
- Co-develop balance-of-works interface solutions
- Support cable and converter teams in technical and commercial interface matters
- Assist with asset management system requirements for transition into operations
You’ll Need
You are a delivery-focused and detail-oriented professional who excels in complex environments and thrives under tight timelines. You’ll bring:
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Expertise in Engineering Integration – Demonstrated experience managing complex technical package interfaces or design management functions.
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Stakeholder Engagement & Influence – Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and contractors within matrix project environments.
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Technical Capability – Experience with HVDC systems, including cable and converter technologies, and familiarity with international standards.
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Project Delivery Knowledge – Background in large-scale power transmission or comparable infrastructure projects.
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Commercial & Risk Awareness – Ability to support technical and commercial interface discussions while identifying and mitigating risks.
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Professional Foundations – Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering or equivalent.
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Personal Strengths – High attention to detail, adaptability, strong initiative, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
We Offer
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Flexible Working – This role can be based in Melbourne, Hobart, Traralgon and Bernie with hybrid working options.
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Health & Wellbeing Benefits – Access to wellbeing initiatives, health insurance discounts, and fitness rebates.
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Career Growth – Professional development opportunities and exposure to a high-profile national infrastructure project.
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Competitive Remuneration & Additional Leave – Market-aligned salary plus additional leave and tailored benefits.
Next Steps
Submit you application with an updated CV and a brief cover letter outlining your understanding of the project, your interest in the role and how it aligns with your knowledge and experience.
Applications will remain open until Tuesday 3 March. For questions before applying, contact Georgia at creers@marinuslink.com.au
Reasonable Adjustments
If you require adjustments or alternative communication methods at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
Marinus Link is committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, inclusion, and belonging thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities.
MARINUS LINK: A CRITICAL PART OF AUSTRALIA’S NEW ENERGY FUTURE
Marinus Link is a proposed electricity and telecommunications interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria, recognised as a nationally significant infrastructure project. It will support emissions reduction targets, create thousands of jobs, and help secure Australia’s renewable energy future.
Our purpose is clear: to interconnect Australia’s renewable energy for future generations.
