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

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Manager to facilitate the delivery of a water and sewage infrastructure projects within the Linear Renewals Team. Our vision will see a fulltime Project Manager embedded within our delivery team, with frequent travel across the state.

The Project Manager will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including our delivery partners, engineers, environmental and safety advisors, suppliers, stakeholders, consultants, and local authorities, to deliver projects on time, within scope and budget, and in compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

The Renewals Team has an established framework agreement with Tasmanian based companies and some of the expected Project Manager daily duties may include.

Program planning

Program reporting

Program budgeting

Work Order (contract) creation and issue

Internal stakeholder communications with environmental advisors, engineering, community & operations

Contract management

Provide civil infrastructure advice

Provide safety and quality insights to both onsite operations and received completion documentation

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

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate will oversee the delivery of infrastructure projects, ensuring all activities are aligned with technical specifications, regulatory standards, and client expectations.

Formal tertiary qualifications in Engineering or Project Management, or equivalent relevant competency

Demonstrated experience with civil, electrical or mechanical assets, preferably in the water or other service utility industries

Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, budgets, and timelines effectively.

Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.

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 Launceston, Devonport or Hobart and attracts a salary of $124,474 - $138,304 (inclusive of superannuation), negotiable dependent on experience.

Ready to apply? Simply 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 Amanda Allen – Head of Renewals Program at [email protected]

Our applications will be closing on Friday 27th June at 10:00 AM