Our Business

Working at TasWater isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to deliver social, environmental, and economic benefits for Tasmania today, and tomorrow.
Our talented workforce of over 950 employees keeps Tasmania thriving by providing exceptional water and sewerage services to over 460,000 customers every day.
We have a bold and ambitious future, inspired by our vision to unlock water’s full potential, and centred on our customers and communities, our people and partners, the environment, and our collective water future.
Over the coming 5 years we’re investing $1.9 billion to ensure a safe and secure water future for a growing Tasmania, and we will make great steps towards our aspirations of net zero carbon emissions and towards zero waste. Visit our website or YouTube channel to learn more.

The Role

The Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of projects, sub-projects within larger programs, and/or standalone initiatives that contribute to broader organisational goals. This role plays a key part in ensuring that all assigned projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while also meeting or exceeding stakeholder expectations.

The Project Manager is responsible for aligning projects with strategic business goals and ensuring that operational outcomes are achieved. This includes fostering collaboration across departments, maintaining clear communication, proactively identifying and resolving issues, and ensuring that all governance, compliance, and reporting requirements are met.

Ensure compliance with internal methodologies, quality standards, and external regulations.

Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with stakeholders.

Communicate effectively with stakeholders and leadership regarding status, risks, and issues.

Management of the entire project life cycle to meet project objectives, from project kick-off, procurement, implementation, business change management, commissioning, acceptance testing, handover, and defects liability period

For a full copy of the position description, please visit our website.

What we're looking for

We are seeking a results-driven and detail-oriented Project Manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality outcomes. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, a natural collaborator, and an effective leader with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

We’re looking for someone who can not only manage the tactical aspects of project delivery but also think strategically, aligning project goals with business objectives and long-term operational success.

Be values driven and a part of a small statewide team that is project focused and embedded within the TasWater operations division.

We are looking for someone who is keen to see solutions operationalised using their project management skills.

Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills.

Proven experience in project management, preferably in a complex, cross-functional environment.

The ability to negotiate and resolve issues at all levels within TasWater and prepare clear, concise written reports, artefacts and correspondence as required by the project.

Why TasWater

Across our multi-disciplinary organisation, we are serious about enhancing the skills and careers of our team members. When you join TasWater, you join a company that offers career development pathways, training courses, and access to subject matter experts.
We are continuing to build an inclusive workplace and workforce that truly represents the Tasmanian community that we serve. We value diversity in all its many forms and welcome a range of perspectives and identities to enrich the way we work and what we do.
We take pride in being acknowledged as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. Visit the Work180 website to view our benefits and policies, such as 18 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents regardless of tenure and with full superannuation contributions. We’re continuing to work on future benefits through a dedicated Employee Experience team.

The Details

This role can be based in either Hobart, Launceston, or Devonport and attracts a salary of $124,474 - $138,304 (inclusive of superannuation), negotiable dependent on experience.

This position is available as either a part-time role (20 hours per week) or a full-time role.

Please include a CV/resume and a 1-2 page cover letter telling us how your experience matches ‘What we are looking for’ and how you connect to our TasWater Values and vision.

If you want to learn more about this role or need assistance in applying, please contact Sam Bryant at [email protected] or call 0402992465

Our applications will be closing on Wednesday 4th June 2025 at 10:00am