About the role

As a Transmission Planning Specialist, you will lead the works management of maintenance and our internally delivered construction works for Tasmanian’s energy deliverer.

Using skills and advanced understanding of business requirements in the energy sector and complex stakeholders you will develop and maintain a balanced risk and customer focused works delivery plan.

This role will see you rolling a 12-18 month delivery plan for the TasNetworks transmission system whilst focusing on delivering efficient and safe processes for our customers and our transmission teams.

About Us

At TasNetworks, we own, operate and maintain the electricity transmission and distribution network in Tasmania. We deliver a safe, efficient and reliable electricity supply to more than 285,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers. We are Powering a bright future, it's in our DNA;

• We are our customers too
• Safety is at the heart of all we do
• We unify and respond to challenges
• Trusted to deliver
• We embrace diversity and forward thinking

About you

Having a strong technical understanding of Transmission electricity network from design, construction, maintenance and operational requirements across all asset classes (transmission lines, substations and protection assets)

Demonstrated performance in roles requiring effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to work and build successful relationships across multiple stakeholder groups (including external customers and internal teams)

The ideal candidate will show high resilience and commercial acumen with proven ability to understand risk management processes and techniques.

You will show ability to utilise technology to seamlessly perform works management activities at the relevant scale.

What's on offer

This is a full time permanent opportunity. 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. We offer our team excellent benefits including

• Great professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid volunteer days
• Free onsite parking
• Onsite gyms (or gym rebate if unavailable)
• All the equipment you'll need to be successful

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

Can you see yourself living here?

Based in Tasmania’s capital, historic Hobart/nipaluna will be a phenomenal base in order for you to succeed in this role. You will be situated on the gorgeous river Derwent with appealing world heritage wilderness areas just a stone’s throw away. Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to iconic settings such as Mona, Port Arthur and the historic Hobart Water Front.

How to apply

If this role and working at TasNetworks is of interest, we look forward to hearing from you. TasNetworks is an Equal Opportunity employer and 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. Please ensure you attach a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience are aligned with this role, and an up to date resume. For more information about this opportunity and to acquire a position description, please click here.

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 2nd July 2023

For further information about the role, please contact Ben.Smith@Tasnetworks.com.au OR Elizabeth.Walker@Tasnetworks.com.au

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.