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Senior Technical Officer - Protection

Entura
Department:Manufacturing
Type:HYBRID
Region:Hobart
Location:Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Salary:A$120,173 - A$120,173
Skills:
TESTINGCOMMISSIONINGPROTECTION SYSTEMSOMICRON CMC256TEST UNIVERSEFATSATITPMETERING
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Job Description

Posted on: May 23, 2026

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional development and mentoring opportunities
  • Traveling intrastate, interstate and overseas for project assignments
  • Relocation support available.

About The Role You’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality secondary and primary testing and commissioning activities across hydro power stations, substations and switchyards. You will contribute to major project delivery, support change and innovation, and help cultivate a strong safety culture. You’ll also mentor and coach team members, undertake technical reviews, and apply sound professional judgement across varied and complex work environments. You will prepare estimates and assist with proposal development for major internal and external projects, while supporting sales activities and capability development across the Grid & Power Group. Travel to a range of field locations is required. Base salary starting from 120,173 plus superEmployee Benefits At Entura We offer a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. You’ll have access to:

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional development and ongoing learning
  • Exposure to diverse and technically challenging projects
  • Wellbeing benefits, including discounted health insurance and fitness programs
  • A workplace culture that is inclusive, equitable and collaborative

We are an endorsed employer for women, for more information on our inclusive policies, procedures and benefits visit Hydro Tasmania group | WORK180 Endorsed Employer Your Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high calibre best practice secondary and primary testing, maintenance and commissioning across schemes in hydro power-stations, substations and switchyards, including factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT).
  • Develop and provide technical reviews and approvals for ITPs, test and commissioning reports and project documentation.
  • Offer technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members.
  • Prepare major project estimates and proposals for internal and external clients.
  • Support compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

More information can be found in the attached Position Description: PD - Entura - Senior Technical Officer - Protection.pdf Your Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 6 years’ experience in testing and commissioning secondary and primary systems, controls, protection and metering schemes
  • Strong experience with Omicron CMC256 and Test Universe
  • Ability to work independently, solve complex technical problems and apply strong professional judgement
  • High‑level written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong computing capability and proficiency using automated protection test sets
  • Effective collaboration skills and experience working across multiple teams
  • Mentoring and coaching capability
  • Strong influence and negotiation skills.

About Entura Entura is a specialist power and water consulting firm with deep expertise across the energy lifecycle. We combine technical excellence with a strong sense of purpose, delivering innovative solutions for clients in Australia and globally. Our work spans strategy, planning, design, and construction, with a proud heritage in hydropower and renewable energy. 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. Questions and next steps Please attach your resume and a cover letter outlining what skills and experience you will bring. We will be running an agile recruitment process and will engage with suitable candidates as soon we have reviewed their applications. Entura 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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