24/7 Application Operations Lead

Bureau of Meteorology; Hobart; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Meteorology is seeking an Application Operations Team Lead in Hobart to apply expert IT knowledge and lead a high‑performing team. Your focus will be ensuring stability, resilience, and 24/7 availability of business applications and IT services.

You will drive operational excellence, oversee day‑to‑day activities, support production of new systems, and develop the capabilities of the IT Applications Team, delivering reliable services with a modernisation mindset and clear

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT operations teams responsible for 24/7 service availability.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate complex issues clearly.
• Proven track record in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of IT professionals within Application Operations to keep business applications running 24/7.
• Support and optimise existing systems, and bring new systems into production.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and development for the IT Applications Team.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across IT services.

Skills

IT Operations Leadership

Team Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Job description

The Bureau of Meteorology is seeking an Application Operations Team Lead in Hobart to apply expert IT knowledge and lead a high‑performing team. Your focus will be ensuring stability, resilience, and 24/7 availability of business applications and IT services.

You will drive operational excellence, oversee day‑to‑day activities, support production of new systems, and develop the capabilities of the IT Applications Team, delivering reliable services with a modernisation mindset and clear