Lead for Operational Technology Infrastruktur

Job Description

As the Operational Technology Infrastructure Lead, you'll enable safe, reliable energy generation by leading resilient OT infrastructure. You'll blend hands‑on technical leadership with governance and improvement, collaborating across cyber, asset and operations teams while guiding a small specialist team.

Salary range $140,877 - $163,308 plus super

Benefits

• Competitive Salary Packaging with access to Novated Leasing plus Electricy Discount
• Access to Fitness Passport, Private Health Discounts and Health and Wellness Consults.
• Take career to next level working with skilled professionals in Hydo power. Supported by Learning and Development Programs, Internal Mobility and access to Linked In Learning.
• Unique leave options, including 15 weeks paid parental leave, Public Holiday Substitution, Zero debit Sick Leave and School Holiday Rebate.
• While based in Tasmania to access our assets in stunning locations we offer flexible working arrangements including WFH.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for OT networking and compute infrastructure.
• Design, evolve, and operate secure, resilient OT infrastructure (largely on‑premises).
• Lead infrastructure operations, including monitoring, incident response, root cause analysis, and high availability outcomes.
• Oversee disaster recovery, backup strategies, and capacity planning aligned with business continuity requirements.
• Establish and enforce operational standards, security, governance, and compliance controls.
• Contribute to cyber security incident response and participate in a 24/7 on‑call roster.

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in IT, Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience operating SCADA and control system networks and infrastructure.
• Hands‑on experience with contemporary application hosting technologies (e.g. container orchestration, virtualisation).
• Strong background managing Windows and Enterprise Linux systems, including in air‑gapped or isolated networks.
• Strong collaboration, resilience, and leadership skills.

Hydro Tasmania has been powering Tasmania for over 100 years and is now Australia's largest renewable energy generator. We operate 30 hydropower stations and major dams that deliver clean, reliable energy across the State.

Our story is built on engineering expertise, innovation and strong community connection. Over decades, we've expanded and modernised our hydropower system to meet Tasmania's growing energy needs and support a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

Our people are central to everything we do. We're committed to an inclusive, flexible and equitable workplace, welcoming applications from all members of the community. Flexible working options are available for every role, and our recruitment is merit‑based to ensure fairness and diversity.

Explore careers with us at www.hydro.com.au/careers

Questions and Next Steps

Please attach your resume outlining what skills and experience you will bring to the position. Applications close 5pm Tuesday 12th May and we may engage with suitable candidates as soon we have reviewed their applications.

Hydro Tasmania is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or accommodation during any stage of the process, please let us know. For more information, or to discuss your needs confidentially, reach out to [email protected]

We do not accept applications via email.

Recruitment agencies: we respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.