Works Officer

Hydro Tasmania; Hobart; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Career development

Salary packaging

Health benefits

Parental leave

Public holiday substitution

Sick leave

Site diversity

Job summary

Hydro Tasmania is seeking a hands-on Works Officer Facilities and Physical Security to support statewide sites in Tasmania. Based in northern or southern Tasmania, the role covers day-to-day maintenance, contractor coordination and small projects, with regular travel across the state.

Reporting to the Infrastructure Services Lead, you will manage SAP work orders, inspections and site safety, while helping keep our facilities safe, secure and well maintained.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities, maintenance, security, construction, or a similar operational environment.
• A trade qualification or trade-based background (highly regarded).
• Experience coordinating maintenance activities, contractor-delivered works, and minor projects.
• Knowledge of CCTV, access control, and physical security systems.
• Experience using SAP or similar work management systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Current driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate facilities maintenance across operational sites.
• Manage SAP work orders, notifications and purchase orders.
• Support delivery of small projects within scope and budget.
• Complete site inspections, repairs and grounds maintenance.
• Review contractor documentation and site safety requirements.
• Support maintenance of security and access control systems.
• Monitor compliance with safety, regulatory and business requirements.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Security

Construction

Operational environment

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

About The Role

Based in Northern or Southern Tasmania, this 12-month max-term contract supports the day-to-day operation of Hydro Tasmania's statewide facilities and physical security programs. Reporting to the Infrastructure Services Lead, you'll coordinate maintenance activities, provide project support, manage contractors and help ensure our operational sites remain safe, secure and well maintained. Regular travel across Tasmania will form part of this varied and hands‑on role.

Salary from $96,400 plus super

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Career development, internal mobility and LinkedIn Learning access.
• Salary packaging and employee electricity discount.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including Fitness Passport.
• Unique leave options including 15 weeks paid parental leave, Public Holiday Substitution, Zero debit Sick Leave and School Holiday Rebate.
• Opportunity to work across diverse sites throughout Tasmania.

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

• Coordinate facilities maintenance across operational sites.
• Manage SAP work orders, notifications and purchase orders.
• Support delivery of small projects within scope and budget.
• Complete site inspections, repairs and grounds maintenance.
• Review contractor documentation and site safety requirements.
• Support maintenance of security and access control systems.
• Monitor compliance with safety, regulatory and business requirements

More information can be found in the attached Position Description: PD- AI- Works Officer Facilities and Physical Security- HT3-September 2026.pdf

Skills & Experience

• Experience in facilities, maintenance, security, construction, or a similar operational environment.
• A trade qualification or trade-based background (highly regarded).
• Experience coordinating maintenance activities, contractor-delivered works, and minor projects.
• Knowledge of CCTV, access control, and physical security systems.
• Experience using SAP or similar work management systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Current driver's licence.

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

Applications close 5pm Wednesday 4 th November

This is a 12-month max-term opportunity, offering the chance to make a meaningful contribution to Hydro Tasmania's facilities and security operations while gaining exposure to a diverse portfolio of sites and projects across the state.

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 [e-mail] . Please note we do not accept applications via email.