IT Project Manager

Job Description

Based in Nipaluna (Hobart) you'll lead the planning and delivery of complex IT projects and programs that support Hydro Tasmania's strategic objectives. Working across technology and business teams, you'll develop project plans, manage budgets, schedules and risks, and ensure successful implementation of project outcomes. You'll partner with stakeholders to define requirements, analyse processes, identify solutions and build strong business cases to deliver benefits that create lasting value. This role offers variety across enterprise technology initiatives, opportunities to influence decision-making, and the chance to strengthen project management capability across the organisation.

Salary range $145,808 - $169,024 plus super

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Annual training and professional development support
• Work on projects supporting renewable energy outcomes
• Access to employee assistance and wellbeing programs
• Generous leave provisions including no debit sick leave and gender neutral parental leave

We are an endorsed employer for women, for more information on our inclusive policies, procedures and benefits visit Hydro Tasmania group | WORK180 Endorsed Employer.

Key responsibilities

• Lead delivery of IT projects and programs to agreed outcomes
• Develop business cases, scopes, budgets and schedules
• Engage stakeholders to align priorities and expectations
• Monitor project costs, risks, forecasts and performance
• Drive benefits realisation and continuous improvement
• Grow project capability through coaching and knowledge share
• Identify and analyse business needs, requirements and solution options to support project delivery

More information can be found in the attached Position Description:

PD - FIN - IT - IT Project Manager - July 2026.pdf

Skills & experience

• Project management qualification (PMP, PRINCE2, RegPM)
• Experience delivering IT projects end-to-end
• Experience managing Agile and Waterfall delivery
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience

If you're excited by this role and don't have all the skills listed, we'd still love to hear from you, diverse professional backgrounds and perspectives are important to us.

About your team

We're a collaborative IT project delivery team that values authentic communication, strong relationships and delivering outcomes that matter. We look for people who take ownership, work well with others and aren't afraid to tackle complex challenges. Our success comes from building trust, supporting one another, working together and doing what's right when it counts to make a positive difference.

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 8am 25 August and we may engage with suitable candidates as soon we have reviewed their applications.

Following your application, you may be invited to complete an online Vervoe assessment. This is an important part of our selection process and helps us understand your strengths, skills and potential. This must be completed for your application to progress to the next stage.

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]. Please note we do not accept applications via email.

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