Manager Operational Technology

6 days ago

Griffith NSW, Australia Murrumbidgee Irrigation Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Are you ready to make a difference and bring your ideas to life?

We are seeking a Manager Operational Technology to lead the strategy, planning, and delivery for maintenance of our automated infrastructure such as electro-mechanical, metering, and pump control assets. This role is also responsible for the design, maintenance and continuous improvement across all SCADA, communications, and industrial controls systems.

About us

Murrumbidgee Irrigation (MI) is one of Australia's largest private irrigation companies, serving over 3,000 landholdings across 378,000 hectares. Our irrigation and drainage services have helped to create a diverse and highly productive agricultural region known as the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA), home to over 50,000 people. We are a dynamic and innovative regional company with approximately 160 employees across two locations in the MIA - Griffith and Leeton.

Our job is simple - to deliver water in the best way possible.

About the Role

  • Lead and build on an already embedded culture of safety-first, that is focused on working across the business and delivering outcomes that enable our Corporate Plan.

  • Work with an industry leader to drive continued transformational change through maintenance excellence, autonomous and integrated systems, and data-driven decision making.

  • Lead maintenance and operational technology teams, strategy, and governance to support asset performance and reliability critical to 24/7 operations.

About You

  • Demonstrated senior leadership driving maintenance strategy, planning and delivery, underpinned by industry best-practice frameworks and methodologies.

  • A strong track record delivering preventative maintenance programs that drive asset reliability and operational excellence, including development of policies and procedures.

  • Experience in data-driven leadership, applying analytics to drive performance, enhance decision-making and increase operational autonomy.

  • Demonstrated leadership in the design, implementation, and governance of industrial control, SCADA, and communications systems.

  • Degree Qualified in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (or similar) or extensive leadership experience in a similar role with suitable trade qualifications.

  • Demonstrated extensive experience in program and project management, leading initiatives across a variety of domains.

  • Commitment to safety, along with a strong values culture and a preparedness to 'walk the talk'.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a values-driven organisation dedicated to regional productivity and customer satisfaction.

Lead transformative initiatives that make a real impact.

Work in a collaborative and supportive environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.

Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you Apply now to join our team and make a difference.

For more information about MI, what we do and what we can offer you, please visit

For any questions, please contact Ashley Callaghan at MI on *** or via email at ***********

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