Dam Compliance Program Manager

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 920 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 $1.7 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

Programming of all Dam Safety Compliance activities. This role is critical in ensuring TasWater meets all dam safety regulatory and legislative compliance obligations while continuously identifying and implementing improvement opportunities that align with broader business objectives.

The role oversees the delivery of key dam safety compliance programs, including the management of two major contracts. The function currently operates across northern and southern regions, requiring strong coordination, stakeholder management and operational leadership.

• Responsible for the overall project and contract management of the Dam Surveillance Contracts inclusive of Intermediate
• Inspection Reports, Comprehensive Surveillance Reports, deformation surveys, piezometer reports.
  
• Direct management of engineering consultants to ensure outcomes and deliverables are in line with agreed contract requirements
  
• Monitor and manage project performance through contract KPIs and progress meetings (both internal and external), and regularly report on progress, issues, and risks to the Dam Infrastructure Manager
  
• Provide advice and solutions to internal stakeholders to support objectives across TasWater

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What we're looking for

We are looking for a strong compliance and people leader with a solid understanding of dam safety regulations and experience managing complex programs or contracts. You will be commercially and operationally astute, proactive in driving continuous improvement, and confident leading teams to deliver against compliance and performance KPIs. Strong stakeholder engagement, planning and coordination skills, and a solutions-focused mindset aligned to business objectives are essential.

• Formal vocational training in Project Management or Engineering
  
• Minimum three years’ experience in a similar role, with experience in the water or wastewater industry highly regarded.
  
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks, with the ability to apply them in an operational environment.
  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a range of stakeholders.
  
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and achieving business objectives.

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 and attracts a salary of $131,265 - $145,850 (inclusive of superannuation), negotiable dependent on experience.

Ready to apply? Simply include a CV/resume and a 1-2 page cover letter telling us how your experience matches "What we are looking for" and how you connect to our TasWater values and vision.

If you want to learn more about this role or need assistance in applying, please contact Gemma Casey – Dam Infrastructure Manager at gemma.casey@taswater.com.au

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 Wednesday 25th February at 11:00 AM