Teamleiter (m/w/d) - Technologische Systeme & Netzwerke

An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Team Leader to join our established Communications & Networks team. Reporting to the Manager Communications & Networks, this role will lead the Networks team to deliver secure, resilient and effective communications platforms that support Snowy Hydro's business objectives, ICT strategy and critical operational requirements.

To stay closely connected to our operational reality, this full-time position as Networks Team Leader will ideally be based in Cooma with willingness to travel to all corporate assets across the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive network architecture strategies, technology roadmaps, and technical governance aligned with ICT and business objectives.
• Design and deliver secure, scalable, and resilient network solutions across corporate, operational technology, and critical infrastructure environments.
• Lead the operation and continuous improvement of enterprise network services (LAN, WAN, wireless, firewalls) and operational communications platforms.
• Oversee network lifecycle management, performance monitoring, and major incident leadership to ensure high availability and security.
• Manage telecommunications services and vendor relationships to optimize performance, value, and strategic alignment.
• Ensure service management activities, asset management, and change governance align with ITIL principles and secure design frameworks.
• Coach and develop the Networks team to enhance technical capability, operational maturity, and future leadership capacity.
• Cultivate strong relationships with ICT teams, business stakeholders, and service providers to drive automation and improved customer outcomes.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in IT, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in complex ICT infrastructure, including architecture and operations.
• Proven leadership experience managing technical teams and driving infrastructure improvements.
• Expertise in managing technology roadmaps, vendors, contracts, and service outcomes.
• Advanced technical proficiency in network architecture, security, and infrastructure monitoring.
• Strong understanding of cyber security, secure design, and critical infrastructure requirements.
• Practical knowledge of ITIL service management, asset management, and governance.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to align technology strategy with business objectives.
• Industry certifications (e.g., CCNP/CCIE, CISSP, CISM).
• Experience in energy, utilities, or similar operational technology environments.

Snowy Hydro has a culture of decency and inclusion, with a commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people and a supportive environment to ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can succeed. At Snowy Hydro, we recognise that we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each individual brings, and we believe in providing an environment that allows that uniqueness to thrive.

Snowy Hydro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.

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