Azure IoT/OT Telemetry Systems Lead

WaterNSW; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 163,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

9-day fortnight with full pay

Parental leave up to 16 weeks

Fertility leave

Wear allowance

Professional development assistance

Remote area benefits

Competitive salary plus super

Job summary

WaterNSW is seeking a Systems Lead/Senior role to drive the evolution of the Azure IoT Telemetry Platform for NSW water operations. The role involves technical leadership across secure IoT/telemetry solutions, connecting remote assets and critical data to improve asset visibility and decision-making.

You will work with the Systems Lead to plan, coordinate telemetry initiatives, manage risks and deliver reliable, scalable solutions, while mentoring OT team members and ensuring delivery excellence

Qualifications

• Full-stack development experience across .NET/C# and React.
• Proven experience across IoT and Operational Technology environments, including MQTT protocols.
• Ability to develop technical specifications, scopes and solution documentation.
• Strong leadership and collaboration, guiding technical discussions and coaching others.

Responsibilities

• Work with Systems Lead to develop and support evolution of WaterNSW's Azure IoT Telemetry Platform, delivering secure, reliable IoT/OT solutions for water operations.
• Provide technical leadership and assurance across remote monitoring and telemetry projects, identifying risks and ensuring quality outcomes.
• Plan and coordinate complex telemetry initiatives, aligning resources, dependencies and technical expertise for successful delivery.
• Strengthen reliability and sustainability of telemetry environment through change, configuration and asset management.
• Lead, mentor and support OT team members, building capability and driving consistent telemetry delivery.

Skills

Full-stack .NET/C#

React

IoT/OT

MQTT

Stakeholder influence

Education

IT/Electronic/Electrical Eng degree

Tools

Azure IoT Platform

Job description

Be part of the project supporting the evolution of our Azure IoT Telemetry Platform in a 12-months maximum-term contract role, connecting remote assets and critical operational data to deliver smarter, safer and more reliable water operations across NSW.

You’ll provide technical leadership across secure, sustainable IoT and telemetry solutions that improve asset visibility, operational performance and decision‑making.

Ready to make a splash in your career?

Be part of the project supporting the evolution of our Azure IoT Telemetry Platform in a 12-months maximum-term contract role, connecting remote assets and critical operational data to deliver smarter, safer and more reliable water operations across NSW.

You’ll provide technical leadership across secure, sustainable IoT and telemetry solutions that improve asset visibility, operational performance and decision‑making.

Our Perks and Benefits

At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that's why we offer a load of benefits.

• Flexible working
• Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise Agreement
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Fertility leave
• Corporate wear allowance
• Professional development and educational assistance
• Access to remote area benefit packaging - based on work location
• Attractive Salary $162,599 - $178,874 + 12% Super
• And so much more!

What you’ll do

• Work alongside the other Systems Lead on the project to develop and support the evolution of WaterNSW's Azure IoT Telemetry Platform, delivering secure, reliable and scalable IoT/OT solutions that support critical water operations.
• Provide technical leadership and assurance across remote monitoring and telemetry projects, identifying risks, reviewing designs and ensuring quality outcomes.
• Plan and coordinate complex telemetry initiatives, bringing together resources, dependencies and technical expertise to enable successful delivery.
• Strengthen the reliability and sustainability of the telemetry environment through effective change, configuration and asset management practices.
• Lead, mentor and support Operational Technology team members, building capability and driving a consistent approach to telemetry delivery.

What we are looking for

• Tertiary qualifications in IT, Electronic or Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience,
• Full-stack development experience across .NET/C# and React, with the ability to develop, enhance and integrate scalable applications that support Azure IoT, telemetry and operational technology solutions.
• Proven experience across IoT and Operational Technology environments, including MQTT protocols, remote asset integration and the delivery of secure, reliable IoT/OT solutions.
• Experience working with large-scale data environments, coupled with the ability to develop technical specifications, scopes and solution documentation.
• A confident technical leader and collaborator, able to influence stakeholders, guide technical discussions, share knowledge and coach others.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges and develop practical solutions in operational environments.

Who we are

WaterNSW operates the state's dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution - for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state's water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.

We're the people taking care of the state's water at the source - capturing, storing, delivering.

How we will support you

At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility - and the way we work - with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals. When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you're required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week.

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities.

Our commitment & culture

No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public.

WaterNSW is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Veterans, and people from all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate the unique perspectives, knowledge and lived experience you bring and are committed to ensuring an inclusive, supportive and respectful workplace for everyone.

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