Job no:
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Work type:
Maximum Term Full Time
Location:
Hobart
Categories:
Information Technology
Protect Tasmania's clean energy future by detecting threats, responding to incidents, and strengthening cyber resilience across Hydro Tasmania.
Work with modern security tools and cloud platforms
Diverse role spanning operations, response and projects
Two year fixed term contract
About the role
Based in nipaluna (Hobart), you'll play a hands-on role in protecting Hydro Tasmania's technology environment from emerging cyber threats. You'll monitor and respond to security events, investigate incidents, and help strengthen detection and response capabilities across the business. Working across operational technology and enterprise IT environments, you'll contribute to threat hunting, security monitoring, automation, awareness initiatives, and continuous improvement activities. This is an opportunity to work on varied and meaningful challenges that directly support Tasmania's renewable energy future.
Note, this role is a full time two year fixed term contract.
Salary range $96,****** - $118,****** plus super
Benefits
Competitive remuneration and annual salary reviews
Flexible work arrangements and genuine work-life balance
Access to industry-leading learning and development
Employee perks, wellbeing programs and leave options
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Key responsibilities
Monitor and respond to cyber security alerts and events
Investigate security incidents and coordinate response actions
Detect threats across enterprise and cloud environments
Develop security monitoring metrics and operational reporting
Implement tools that improve detection, response and forensics
Improve security processes, automation and awareness programs
More information can be found in the attached Position Description:



PD - FIN - Cyber Security Operations Officer - May ****.pdf
Skills & experience
Tertiary qualification in Cyber Security, IT or similar
Experience in a SOC or cyber security operations role
Knowledge of threat hunting and security monitoring
Experience with SIEM and event monitoring platforms
Understanding of incident response and MITRE ATT&CK;
If you're excited by this role and don't have all the skills listed, we'd still love to hear from you, diverse skilled backgrounds and perspectives are important to us.
About the company
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.
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Questions and next steps
Please attach your resume outlining what skills and experience you will bring to the position. Applications close 8am Monday 17 August 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
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Recruitment agencies: we respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
Advertised:
06 Aug **** Tasmania Standard Time
Applications close:
17 Aug **** Tasmania Standard Time

📌 Cyber Security Operations Officer (Hobart)
🏢 Hydro Tasmania
📍 Hobart