Lead Works Inspector Lines - Devonport, TAS, Australia

About the role

TasNetworks is seeking an experienced Lead Inspector – Lines to provide frontline leadership across the delivery of transmission and distribution lines construction activities for the North West Transmission Developments (NWTD).

Reporting to the Construction Manager – Lines, this role is responsible for leading a team of Lines Works Inspectors while coordinating daily construction activities across multiple transmission and distribution lines sites. Acting as TasNetworks' primary field representative, you will work closely with contractors, project stakeholders and delivery teams to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.

With significant site presence, you will play a key role in overseeing construction progress, coordinating inspection and quality assurance activities, resolving onsite issues and ensuring alignment between construction delivery, outage requirements and project objectives. You'll be trusted to make informed decisions in the field, drive consistent delivery outcomes, and provide leadership across geographically dispersed project sites.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity suited to someone with deep lines construction experience who enjoys being close to the work, leading people, and contributing to critical energy infrastructure projects that will help shape Tasmania's energy future.

What you'll do

• Lead and coordinate construction activities across multiple brownfield and greenfield transmission and distribution lines projects.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and support to a team of Lines Works Inspectors, fostering a high-performance and safety-focused culture.
• Monitor construction progress and proactively identify risks, constraints and emerging issues impacting safety, quality, costs or schedules.
• Coordinate contractors, designers, commissioning personnel and internal stakeholders to achieve project outcomes.
• Oversee quality assurance requirements, inspection programmes, hold points and compliance activities across all active project sites.
• Review inspection findings, construction reports, non-conformances and quality documentation to ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Support commissioning, energisation, project handover and close-out activities.
• Travel between project locations to maintain strong site leadership and delivery oversight.
  
  

About you

You bring extensive experience in transmission and distribution lines construction, along with a demonstrated ability to lead frontline teams in complex infrastructure environments. You are equally comfortable working with contractors on site as you are engaging with project stakeholders, resolving construction challenges and influencing successful delivery outcomes.

We're looking for someone who has a Certificate III in ESI - Transmission Overhead (or equivalent practical experience) and has spent 10+ years as a linesperson, with a strong focus on construction and ideally some asset-based experience. You should have successfully led frontline teams, inspectors, or supervisors on major infrastructure projects and know your way around civil, structural, and electrical lines construction methods.

To thrive in this role, you'll need to hold a current driver's licence, a Heavy Rigid (HR) vehicle licence, an EWP licence, and other relevant industry qualifications. You'll also need a solid understanding of quality assurance systems, inspection practices, ITPs, ITRs, and what it takes to stay compliant on site. We need someone who can coordinate multiple work fronts and contractors across sites that might be far apart, communicate well to build strong relationships with all kinds of stakeholders, and act as a confident problem-solver who can make quick, sound decisions when things get dynamic. Finally, you must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation with ease.

You are a collaborative leader who builds credibility through practical experience, strong communication and sound decision-making. Whether coordinating multiple work fronts, resolving issues in the field or supporting your team to achieve project objectives, you bring a proactive and solutions-focused approach.

What's on offer

This is a permanent full-time opportunity, based in Devonport, Tasmania with an attractive remuneration and benefits package.

At TasNetworks we want to power a bright future for our people, our community and our customers. We offer a supportive work environment where safety is at the heart of everything we do.

As an “employer of choice” we offer excellent employee benefits including:

• 20 days of annual leave per year + an additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year
• Electricity discount of 16.66%
• 17.5% Leave Loading (Paid Annually)
• Career development — including access to our own RTO
• Overtime opportunities
• An annual health and wellbeing rebate
• All the tools and equipment you need to be successful

We are proud to be work180 accredited, check us out here.

How to apply

Please ensure you attach a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with this role, and a current resume. For more information about this opportunity and to acquire a position description, please click here or visit the TasNetworks careers page.

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 22 November 2026, however, we will be reviewing applications upon receipt and may commence our recruitment process prior to the closing date.

For further information about the role, please contact Shaun Puke, Construction Manager – Lines – shaun.puke@tasnetworks.com.au

TasNetworks is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to responding to every applicant. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role. Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre‑employment checks, including a National Police Check.

About Us

TasNetworks is Powering a Bright Future by delivering safe and sustainable essential services while maximising value for all of Lutruwita/Tasmania.

As Tasmania’s provider of electricity transmission and distribution services, we are committed to providing our customers with affordable and reliable electricity, while helping Australia transition to cleaner energy sources. We have 300,000 residential, business, commercial, and industrial customers, and are committed to working with our community to make a meaningful difference to the lives of Tasmanians – through and beyond the delivery of electricity and telecommunication services.

By joining TasNetworks, you will experience the difference of a company that puts customers first, values safety above all, unifies in the face of challenges, and embraces diversity and forward thinking.

Together, we are powering a bright future for Lutruwita/Tasmania.

Can you see yourself living here?

If you're considering a move to the North West of Lutruwita/Tasmania, you'll find a range of exquisite places to call home while taking up this role. This region is nestled along a picturesque coastline, dotted with progressive towns and cities. Here, you can embrace a relaxed lifestyle while having convenient access to the great outdoors. Discover the wonders of the world heritage area of Cradle Mountain, just waiting to be explored. The North West offers a tranquil and scenic environment, perfectly complementing your professional aspirations.