IT Innovation Architect

Shape and lead emerging technology opportunities that support Hydro’s strategy, sustainability goals and energy transition.

• Drive future-focused technology innovation across Hydro Tasmania
• Contribute to a renewable energy future for Australia.
• Based in Hobart or Melbourne with real flexible working arrangements.

In this role, you will lead emerging technology pilots and scale innovations that unlock growth, optimise performance and support the energy transition. As a trusted technical leader, you will work closely with business and technology teams to balance experimentation with strong architecture, governance and commercial focus.

• →Identify high‑value AI and emerging technology opportunities aligned to strategy
• →Translate ideas into pilots, proofs of value and scalable solutions
• →Lead prioritised innovation work based on enterprise value, cost and risk
• →Partner with business and IT teams to build robust digital and AI investment cases
• →Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, cyber and governance standards

More information can be found on the attached Position Description:  PD - FIN - IT - Innovation Architect - February 2026.pdf

• Bring strong experience in digital transformation, innovation or enterprise architecture
• Work effectively across operational and commercial environments
• Convert emerging technology into clear, tangible business outcomes
• Apply strong commercial acumen and business case development skills
• Influence stakeholders and drive positive outcomes in changing environments

With the help of over 30,000 people over 100 years, we have built, maintained, and refurbished hydropower infrastructure across Tasmania. We’re fuelling the future of energy with the power of the past, and we need skilled and reliable people to join us.

We support applications from all members of our community for equitable access to our employment opportunities. We are open to discussing workplace flexibility in all our vacancies, to ensure we can attract the best candidates and accommodate individual needs, differences, disabilities and working arrangements, even in ways we have not thought of. Our merit-based recruitment practices are founded on building diversity by fostering an inclusive, flexible and equitable workplace. For more information about Hydro Tasmania please visit our website www.hydro.com.au/careers 

Please attach your resume and a cover letter outlining what skills and experience you will bring as soon as possible. We will be running an agile recruitment process and will 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

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

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