Description:
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
As a Project Manager, you will play a key role in delivering impactful projects that support our community and infrastructure. We're looking for a driven professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality outcomes.
In this role, you will
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Lead end-to-end project delivery, from planning and procurement to implementation, commissioning, and handover
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Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet safety, quality, and compliance standards
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Build strong relationships with stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and regulators to ensure project success
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Manage project finances, including budgeting, reporting, and cost control in line with governance frameworks
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Champion a safe, collaborative, and values-driven work environment, while working both independently and within teams
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Support clear communication and community engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
For a full copy of the position description, please visit our website.
What we're looking for
We’re seeking an experienced and proactive Project Manager who can confidently lead complex projects and deliver meaningful outcomes for our community. The ideal candidate will bring a balance of technical know-how, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills to drive success across all phases of project delivery.
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Project management expertise – Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end project delivery, from planning and procurement through to implementation and handover
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Results-focused mindset – Proven ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in line with safety, quality, and compliance requirements
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Strong stakeholder engagement – Skilled in building positive working relationships with contractors, consultants, regulators, and internal stakeholders
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Financial and governance capability – Experience in managing budgets, tracking project costs, and adhering to governance and reporting frameworks
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Collaborative and safety-conscious – A team player who promotes a safe, inclusive, and values-driven work environment
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Clear communicator – Confident in both internal and external communication, with the ability to engage the community and support effective messaging throughout the project lifecycle.
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 - $152,134 (inclusive of superannuation), negotiable dependent on experience.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter, addressing the essential part outlined in the position description.
If you want to learn more about this role or need assistance in applying, please contact Heather Lee – Digital Delivery Manager at Heather.Lee@taswater.com.au
Our application will be closing on Monday, 28th April at 10:00 AM.