Protect critical infrastructure with real-world cyber impact.

Lead and mature security operations across a diverse technology environment

Shape a high-trust team delivering monitoring, response, and resilience.

About the role

Based in Nipaluna (Hobart), lead our cyber security operations capability across monitoring, triage and response. Reporting to the Manager of Cyber Security, you'll support cyber security outcomes across our IT environments and partner with OT cyber security specialists to strengthen resilience for critical energy infrastructure.

Salary range starting from $158,000 plus super

Benefits

Opportunities to work flexibly

Eligible employees can access electricity discounts

Wellbeing support, EAP, Fitness Passport, and private health discounts

Leave options including 15 weeks paid parental leave, public holiday substitution and zero debit sick leave

Professional development and professional association membership opportunities

Perks including salary packaging, novated lease, and school holiday care rebates

We are an endorsed employer for women, for more information on our inclusive policies, procedures and benefits visit .

Key responsibilities

Lead the cyber operations team across monitoring, triage, and response

Own day-to-day cyber incident processes and threat and vulnerability management

Guide threat detection, escalation and incident decision-making

Manage the SIEM supporting cyber operations lifecycle requirements

Partner with OT cyber specialists to triage, escalate and support OT operations

Maintain effective security systems, alerting and service pathways





Drive automation, service uplift and continuous improvement

Support projects with security advisory, assessment and controls

Build team capability, trust, and operational discipline

More information can be found in the attached Position Description:

Skills & experience

SOC or cyber operations leadership experience

SIEM, incident response and threat detection skills

Team leadership, coaching, and service improvement experience

Relevant tertiary qualification, certification, or equivalent demonstrable experience

Threat hunting and adversarial mindset

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

Cyber Security is recognised as a risk and resilience function at Hydro Tasmania, sitting within Enterprise Risk and Assurance. You'll lead the cyber security operations capability, building and improving monitoring, triage and response. The team works alongside OT cyber security, cyber risk, identity, and security architecture specialists to deliver practical security outcomes across Hydro Tasmania's critical energy environment.

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, versatile 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 and a cover letter outlining the skills and experience you will bring as soon as possible. Applications close 8am Monday 24 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

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

Advertised: 11 Aug 2026 Tasmania Standard Time
Applications close: 24 Aug 2026 Tasmania Standard Time

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