Head of Project Performance

Our Business

Working at TasWater isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to deliver social, environmental, and economic benefits for Tasmania today, and tomorrow.

Our talented workforce of over 950 employees keeps Tasmania thriving by providing exceptional water and sewerage services to over 460,000 customers every day.

We have a bold and ambitious future, inspired by our vision to unlock water’s full potential, and centred on our customers and communities, our people and partners, the environment, and our collective water future.

Over the coming 5 years we’re investing $1.9 billion to ensure a safe and secure water future for a growing Tasmania, and will we make great steps towards our aspirations of net zero carbon emissions and towards zero waste. Visit our website or YouTube channel to learn more.

The Role

This role will oversee our capital works partner relationships and manage commercial risks to drive quality and value across our $1.9 billion capital works program in the coming 5 years.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Develop a framework for commercial management, cost estimation, and performance management to ensure consistency and value across TasWater’s capital works program.
• Oversee partner relationships, manage commercial risks, and ensure TasWater meets quality, safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance obligations.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team, fostering a high-performance culture with a focus on development and capability.
• Monitor and report on program performance, manage financial budgets, and benchmark capital works performance against industry standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with our capital works partners, promoting a safety-first culture across project delivery.

A full copy of the position description is available here.

What we're looking for

Due to the high-value capital works program at TasWater, we’re seeking an experienced candidate with a strong background in program leadership and commercial management of complex capital projects.

Our ideal background:

• Extensive leadership experience in capital program and project delivery, particularly within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Expertise in commercial management, cost estimation, and performance oversight, with a focus on driving efficiency and value.
• Proven ability to manage partner relationships and ensure alignment with regulatory, safety, and quality standards.
• Skilled in fostering collaborative, cross-functional teams and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Why TasWater

Across our multi-disciplinary organisation, we are serious about enhancing the skills and careers of our team members. When you join TasWater, you join a company that offers career development pathways, training courses, and access to subject matter experts.

We are continuing to build an inclusive workplace and workforce that truly represents the Tasmanian community that we serve. We value diversity in all its many forms and welcome a range of perspectives and identities to enrich the way we work and what we do.

We take pride in being acknowledged as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. Visit the WORK180 website to view our benefits and policies, such as 18 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents regardless of tenure and with full superannuation contributions. We’re continuing to work on future benefits through a dedicated Employee Experience team.

The Details

This role can be based in either Hobart, Launceston, or Devonport.

Please provide a cover letter in your application that briefly outlines your experience and interest in the role. There is no requirement to address the key selection criteria.

If you want to learn more about this role or need assistance in applying, please contact Oliver Braithwaite – Talent Acquisition & Pathways Manager on 0487 715 364.