Planner Scheduler

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 we will 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 is for a 6-month secondment. The Planner Scheduler plays a critical role in supporting the effective delivery of TasWater’s planned maintenance program while also ensuring timely response to customer service deliverables. This role is responsible for coordinating maintenance activities across both planned and reactive environments, developing detailed job plans, and ensuring schedules support safe, efficient, and reliable service outcomes across our Operations teams:

In this role you will:

• Manage incoming work requests and allocate resources effectively to meet customer service commitments and response time targets.
• Review and manage preventative maintenance program requirements.
• Coordinate and validate work schedules with local area coordinators.
• Manage resources, workload requirements, and customer notifications for planned works.
• Analyse feedback and work order performance to support continuous improvement.

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What we're looking for

We’re seeking a proactive and detail driven professional who thrives in a dynamic operational environment and is motivated by the opportunity to make a real impact on how TasWater delivers safe, reliable, and customer focused services. This role suits someone who enjoys bringing structure to complexity, collaborating with diverse teams, and ensuring the right work happens at the right time. If you’re energised by supporting frontline operations, solving problems before they become issues, and helping shape a smooth, predictable maintenance rhythm across Tasmania, this is a chance to play a meaningful role in our state’s water future:

You will bring:

• Strong computer skills, including experience with asset information systems (Maximo preferred).
• Qualifications or demonstrated experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, or a related field.
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with diverse operational stakeholders.
• Technical knowledge relevant to maintenance planning and scheduling.
• A current C class driver’s licence.

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 is based in Hobart and attracts a salary of $110 708 inclusive of superannuation and leave loading.

This is a 6-month secondment.

If you want to learn more about this role or need assistance in applying, please contact Ashlee Geard at Ashlee.Geard@taswater.com.au or on 0427 076 989.

Please note: To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must have the right to work in Australia. As part of our recruitment process, you may be asked to participate in pre-employment checks relevant to the role. These may include a National Police Check or AusCheck, with any offer of employment subject to satisfactory outcomes.

Our applications will be closing on 12 January 2026 at 10:00 AM