Lead enterprise risk and resilience across a critical utility

Partner with senior leaders on strategic business risks

Seven month fixed term contract

About the role

Based in Nipaluna (Hobart), you'll play a key role in strengthening Hydro Tasmania's risk and resilience capability. Working closely with the Head of Enterprise Risk & Assurance, you'll oversee the Integrated Business Risk Management Framework, Business Continuity Framework, Security of Critical Infrastructure program and Emergency Management Framework. You'll partner with leaders across the business to identify, assess and mitigate risk, support enterprise-wide resilience planning, and drive continuous improvement in risk culture. This role offers broad organisational exposure, significant autonomy and the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making across Tasmania's largest renewable energy business.

Note, this role is a full time seven month fixed term contract.

Base salary starting from $158,571 plus super

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements and genuine work-life balance

Access to salary packaging and employee discounts

Excellent career development opportunity

Wellbeing support through employee assistance programs

Contribute to Tasmania's renewable energy future

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 enterprise risk and resilience frameworks across the business

Advise leaders on risk identification, controls and mitigation

Drive uplift in risk maturity, culture and accountability

Manage RiskConnect, risk registers and continuity documentation

Coordinate SOCI compliance obligations and reporting activities

Facilitate strategic risk reviews, reporting and assurance programs

Prioritise by importance - put the most critical tasks first

More information can be found in the attached Position Description:

PD - FIN - Enterprise Risk Lead - July 2026.pdf

Skills & experience

Qualification in Risk, Governance, Business or similar

Experience managing enterprise risk frameworks

Knowledge of ISO 31000 risk management principles

Experience developing business continuity plans

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

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.

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 Thursday 20 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 [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.