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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 recruitment@hydro.com.au. Please note we do not accept applications via email.
Recruitment agencies: we respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
Advertised: 11 Aug 2026 Tasmania Standard Time Applications close: 20 Aug 2026 Tasmania Standard Time
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