Operations Engagement Lead

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 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

To act as a key liaison between Operations and Project Delivery, supporting the successful execution of infrastructure projects that are fit for purpose and aligned with TasWater’s operational, financial, environmental and customer requirements.

The role will also provide oversight and hands-on contribution to projects across the state, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and delivering outcomes that support the broader operational strategy.

• Develop consistent project management and stakeholder engagement strategies to support statewide operations.
  
• Provide mentoring to individuals and teams to enhance their technical expertise, project management skills, and understanding of organisational priorities.
  
• Provide operational input into the planning, design and delivery of capital investment projects to ensure solutions are practical and fit for purpose.
  
• Contribute to governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement to ensure transparency and informed decision-making.
  
• Oversee and support projects across the state, ensuring outcomes align with organisational objectives and the broader operational strategy.

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What we're looking for

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative professional who can effectively bridge Operations and Project Delivery to ensure capital projects are practical, fit for purpose and aligned with organisational objectives. The ideal candidate will bring strong stakeholder engagement skills, sound operational insight, and the ability to influence outcomes to support TasWater’s broader operational and strategic goals.

• Certificate III Water Operations or equivalent demonstrated competence
  
• In depth understanding water and sewerage infrastructure assets and systems
  
• Ability to track, manage and interact with project management interfaces
  
• Strong ability to build effective working relationships across operations, project teams and senior stakeholders.
  
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering outcomes aligned to organisational strategy.
  
• Ability to translate operational needs into practical project inputs and outcomes.

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 Callan Paske – Acting Head of Operations South at callan.paske@taswater.com.au

If you need assistance in applying, please contact Ash Reid - Talent Acquisition Partner at ashley.reid@taswater.com.au or call 0455 518 051

Our applications will be closing on Tuesday 17th March at 11:00AM

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.