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

You will contribute to and support the effective integration of the Project Delivery Group’s systems and processes with those of Enterprise Business Groups and Delivery Framework Partners. This integration aims to ensure consistency, manage commercial and contractual risks, and achieve the performance KPIs and targets of the Capital Works Program. Additionally, you will actively participate as a member of the Project Delivery Group’s Portfolio Management Function and Teams, as well as the wider Project Delivery Group including Delivery Framework Partners, to promote a collaborative, outcome focused, and performance-driven team culture and work practices.

Champion the efficient integration of systems and processes to promote consistency and enhance business performance

Source, collate and analyse data, and develop and coordinate portfolio/program/project-level reports to agreed reporting timeframes and deadlines

Utilisation of Project/Portfolio management and reporting systems and associated applications.

Collaboratively contribute to a friendly and performance-oriented team culture.

Help achieve Capital Works Program performance KPIs and targets through effective collaboration and process alignment.

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

What we're looking for

We are seeking a proactive team player with strong collaboration skills to support the integration of systems and processes across multiple business groups. The ideal candidate will help manage risks, drive performance, and contribute to a results-focused, high-performing team culture within the Project Delivery Group.

Tertiary education in Project Management, or Business / Finance.

Demonstrable understanding of project and program delivery management systems, terminology and concepts.

5+ years experience in a similar role such as Project Support Officer or Project Controller, within private or public sector

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Prior experience within water utility sector highly regarded.

Proactive team player with proven ability to effectively communicate, collaborate, and consult with internal and external stakeholders

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 $103,701.29 - $109,462.48 (inclusive of superannuation).

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 Ash Reid – Talent Acquisition Parter at [email protected]

Our applications will be closing on Monday 22nd September at 10:00 AM