About the role

Band 5 - base salary from $121,231 per annum (plus super) - total package to be negotiated with preferred candidate based on skills and experience

TasNetworks is seeking an experienced Project Governance & Assurance Specialist to provide independent, risk‑based oversight across the North West Transmission Developments (NWTD). In this pivotal role, you will ensure that governance processes, quality systems, and internal controls across the Owner organisation and its contractors are effective, compliant, and operating as intended.

You will lead the development and implementation of the Project Quality & Governance Framework, including the Quality Management Plan and integrated assurance regime. Your work will enable transparent, auditable, and timely decision‑making while ensuring the project maintains high standards of performance, accountability, and compliance.

This role is ideally suited to someone with deep experience in governance, quality assurance, or compliance within major infrastructure or construction environments, and who thrives in a role that blends analytical rigour, stakeholder engagement, and independent oversight.

What you’ll do

• Maintain and implement Project Functional Management Plans to define Owner obligations, responsibilities, and internal control requirements.
• Deliver structured assurance to confirm the integrated project team is operating effectively and in alignment with approved project objectives.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure construction activities meet approved scope, design specifications, and quality standards.
• Develop, maintain, and execute the Owner’s integrated assurance schedule, including audits, reviews, and surveillance activities.
• Conduct independent assurance of Owner and Contractor processes, documentation, deliverables, and controls.
• Verify EPC contractor compliance with approved quality management systems, ITPs, and construction controls.
• Ensure Owner teams are effectively applying governance processes, change controls, reporting standards, and risk management requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive, audit‑ready governance records, including decisions, deviations, risks, corrective actions, and concessions.
• Prepare executive‑level assurance reports, dashboards, and performance summaries for governance forums.
• Identify systemic risks, emerging trends, and control weaknesses, recommending corrective or preventive actions.
• Escalate material non‑conformances or persistent governance failures.
• Support governance forums by presenting clear, evidence‑based assurance insights.
• Promote continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and integrating them into governance processes.

About you

You bring strong experience in governance, quality assurance, or compliance within major infrastructure, engineering, or construction projects. You have a deep understanding of quality management systems, construction methodologies, and technical standards, and you are confident interpreting engineering documentation, ITPs, and compliance records.

Your leadership style is collaborative and influential, with the ability to build strong relationships and guide senior stakeholders through complex governance and assurance matters. You are analytically strong, able to identify systemic risks and emerging trends, and you communicate complex information clearly and decisively.

You will also bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, quality management, or a related field — or significant equivalent experience.
• Experience monitoring contractor performance and managing non‑conformances.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to lead negotiations and resolve disputes.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and contract partners.
• High‑level analytical skills with the ability to assess impacts across scope, cost, schedule, and risk.
• Experience establishing new processes, frameworks, or teams in a major project environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, construction quality frameworks, or similar standards.
• Experience in government‑funded or regulated infrastructure programs (desirable).
• Proven ability to make sound, timely decisions in dynamic project environments.

What's on offer

This is a permanent full-time opportunity based out of Hobart, offering an attractive remuneration and benefits package. The role will be based in Lenah Valley with some intrastate travel required for the purpose of the project.

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:

• Free onsite car parking
• 20 days of annual leave per year + an additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year
• Leave Loading
• Electricity discount of 16.66%
• Career development - we have our own RTO and can create personalised career pathways in both trade and leadership
• Onsite gyms (plus an annual health and wellbeing rebate)
• All the tools and equipment you'll 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 are aligned 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.

If you meet many of the requirements but not all, we encourage you to apply. We value those looking for further growth and development, please apply and talk to us about what this looks like for you.

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 19 April 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 Pranee Howland, People Partner – pranee.howland@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.

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, 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.