We deliver power to Tasmanians. Our vision is to be trusted by our customers to deliver today and create a better tomorrow.
We own, operate and maintain the electricity transmission and distribution network in Tasmania. We deliver a safe, cost-effective and reliable electricity supply to more than 295,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers. We facilitate the transfer of electricity between Victoria and Tasmania via Basslink, the sub-sea electricity interconnector. We also provide telecommunications and technology services.
About the role
Band 4 Role - Final salary offering to be discussed with the preferred candidate based on skills and experience
TasNetworks is delivering one of Tasmania’s most significant infrastructure programs — the North West Transmission Developments (NWTD). We’re seeking an experienced Work Inspector – Civil & Vegetation to provide field‑based oversight, quality assurance and safe delivery of civil and vegetation works across our transmission and distribution network.
In this role, you’ll be the eyes and ears of TasNetworks on site — ensuring contractors meet technical standards, safety requirements and project milestones, while maintaining reliable service to customers. You’ll verify compliance against design specifications, identify non‑conformances, issue site directives under delegation, and support timely completion of works in line with contractual obligations.
This role is ideal for someone with strong civil and vegetation construction experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to influence outcomes in a fast‑paced field environment.
What you’ll do
- Conduct routine inspections of civil and vegetation works across transmission and distribution assets, verifying compliance with project specifications and standards.
- Monitor contractor performance, workmanship and safety, identifying non‑conformances and escalating corrective actions as required.
- Issue site directives under the delegation framework to maintain program momentum and manage scope changes.
- Validate contractor payment claims through accurate measurement, capture and confirmation of completed works.
- Maintain high‑quality records, inspection reports, defect logs and audit documentation.
- Ensure all works comply with safety legislation, environmental obligations and TasNetworks service delivery standards.
- Participate in incident investigations, risk assessments and safe work method reviews.
- Liaise with contractors, project engineers and site supervisors to support timely delivery of project milestones.