About the role

 

Here we have a great opportunity for a Leader - Negotiated Connections to join our team and lead the delivery of TasNetworks’ negotiated customer connections portfolio.

In this role, you’ll oversee a portfolio of customer connection projects, subdivision developments and contestable works, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with regulatory, commercial and customer requirements.

You’ll lead a team responsible for developing connection solutions, cost estimates and offers for negotiated connections, while building strong relationships with developers, contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are planned and delivered successfully.

 

What you’ll do

• Lead the delivery and governance of the negotiated customer connections portfolio
• Oversee subdivision connections and contestable works frameworks
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to regulatory requirements
• Guide connection solutions, cost estimates and offer development
• Lead and support a team delivering customer connection projects
• Build strong relationships with developers, contractors and internal stakeholders
• Manage risks and provide reporting on portfolio performance and outcomes

 

About you

 

You’re a collaborative and commercially minded leader with experience managing complex project portfolios in the electricity, infrastructure or utilities sector.

 

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in business, commerce, engineering or similar, or equivalent experience
• Strong experience in project or program management, ideally across electricity or infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated people leadership experience and ability to manage competing stakeholder priorities
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, including experience with cost estimation and project delivery
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across technical and executive levels
• Experience managing project portfolios, financial performance and delivery reporting

 

This role offers the opportunity to lead a critical portfolio supporting customer connections and network growth across Tasmania, working with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver strong commercial and customer outcomes.

 

What's on offer

 

This is a Permanent full time opportunity, offering 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:

• Flexible work arrangements
• 20 days of annual leave per year + an additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year
• Electricity discount of 16.66% (following probationary period)
• Paid volunteer days (we strive to give back to the community)
• Free onsite parking (It all adds up)
• Onsite gyms (plus an annual health and wellbeing rebate)
• Personalised career pathways and professional development opportunities
• All the equipment you'll need to be successful in your role

 

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 are aligned with this role, and a current resume. For more information about this opportunity and to acquire a position description, please click here.

 

Applications close 11:59pm Wednesday 18th March 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 Paul Cameron, Leader Distribution Projects – paul.cameron@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.

 

Can you see yourself living here?

 

If you're considering a move, Tasmania's capital city, historic Nipaluna/Hobart, offers an incredible setting for success in this role. Located on the picturesque river Derwent, you'll be surrounded by breathtaking world heritage wilderness areas just a short distance away. Immerse yourself in a relaxed lifestyle and have easy access to iconic destinations like Mona, Port Arthur, and the historic Hobart Waterfront. Nipaluna/Hobart will provide a captivating backdrop to your professional journey.

 

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.