Manager Capital Program Optimisation

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 $1.9 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 offers an exciting opportunity to play a key part in helping TasWater manage, coordinate and optimise its five‑year Capital Works Program (CWP), providing clear visibility of the capital program to Project Delivery and the wider organisation.

You will contribute to the collaborative development of Project Delivery’s strategic approach to program execution, ensuring alignment with key performance indicators (KPIs), targets and long‑term goals. A core focus of the role is establishing and maintaining a trusted, integrated view of the delivery program, enabling leaders to clearly understand what is being delivered, what is coming next, and where risks and constraints sit.

We are looking for someone who is driven to find more efficient and effective ways to deliver complex, large‑scale capital works programs through event‑based works planning, packaging and sequencing. Working closely with TasWater’s asset planning group, the role supports improved visibility of the forward pipeline of work, helping translate longer‑term capital planning into a realistic, optimised and deliverable program.

The Manager Capital Program Optimisation plays an important role in ensuring TasWater’s infrastructure investment remains prudent and focused on driving value and cost benefits for the Tasmanian community, through the creation of optimised, integrated and sustainable delivery approaches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the master program schedule, providing expert advice on sequencing, dependencies, milestone impacts and program change to support confident decision‑making across TasWater’s capital portfolio, from high‑volume renewals to complex, decades‑long transformation programs such as the Launceston Sewer Transformation Program.
  
• Work closely with TasWater’s asset planning group to improve visibility of the forward pipeline of work and support the translation of longer‑term capital planning into an optimised delivery program.
  
• Provide a clear, integrated and trusted view of TasWater’s Capital Works Program, giving Project Delivery leaders and the wider organisation visibility of delivery commitments, milestones, risks and dependencies.
  
• Lead the optimisation and coordination of the five‑year rolling Capital Works Program, ensuring it is realistic, deliverable and aligned to performance targets and strategic priorities.
  
• Drive event‑based works planning, packaging and optimisation to improve efficiency, manage risk and maximise value across a complex and large‑scale capital works program.

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What we're looking for

We are seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to schedule and optimise our 5-year rolling Capital Works Program and drive the successful development and delivery of program strategies.

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Project Management, Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience, and demonstrated knowledge and experience at a senior level in similar role.
  
• Proven experience working with large, complex infrastructure programs or portfolios within a capital delivery environment.
  
• Strong capability in program planning, optimisation, scheduling and sequencing, with experience managing dependencies, interfaces and delivery risk.
  
• Experience in program and project scheduling tools, such as Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6.
  
• A practical, outcomes‑focused leader with strong analytical, influencing and communication skills, and a commitment to safety and good governance.

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.

At TasWater, we invest in growing great leaders. All people‑leader roles are supported by our structured Leadership Development Program; a comprehensive suite of learning that includes workshops, coaching, online modules, mentoring, and on‑the‑job development. The program is designed to build capability, confidence, and consistency in how we lead, ensuring our leaders are equipped to support their teams and contribute to a positive, inclusive culture. Joining TasWater means access to ongoing professional development and a clear pathway to becoming the best leader you can be.

The Details

This role can be based in either Hobart, Launceston, or Devonport and attracts a salary of $152,924 – $169,915 (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 please contact Ellen Fisher – Head of Program Management Ellen.fisher@taswater.com.au or call 0460 034 615

If you require assistance in applying, please contact Ash Reid – Talent Acquisition Partner via email at ashley.reid@taswater.com.au or call 0455 5180 51

Our applications will be closing on Tuesday 14th April at 10:00AM

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.