Manager Delivery Governance

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 offers an exciting opportunity to lead Project Delivery's Governance team to develop, manage and enhance TasWater's program and portfolio-wide governance frameworks for capital delivery. Including the management of systems, processes and supporting tools to support the delivery of our $1.9 billion 5 year Capital Works Program.

You will ensure Project Delivery's systems and processes integrate efficiently and effectively with those belonging to Enterprise Business Groups and Delivery Framework Partners to support consistency, manage commercial and contractual risk, and achieve Capital Works Program performance KPIs and targets.

Coordinate and manage the development and maintenance of other Project Delivery systems and applications including the Project Delivery Intranet page and content, and Enterprise application and systems input and content

• Support alignment and consistency across teams to manage commercial and contractual risks effectively.

• Develop and continuously improve program management and governance artefacts, tools & templates that drive consistency and efficiency, and integrate seamlessly with partner processes and systems

• Manage and undertake team workforce planning to drive efficient and effective team resourcing and successful team development outcomes

For a full copy of the position description, please visit our website.

What we're looking for

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive professional with strong expertise in governance frameworks and project management systems. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in developing and enhancing integrated processes and tools that promote transparency, consistency, and efficiency across complex project portfolios.

You should be adept at collaborating across multiple business units and partners to align systems, manage commercial and contractual risks, and drive successful delivery against performance targets. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills are essential to thrive in this role. Experience in capital works and large-scale program delivery is essential.

• Possession of an appropriate Business or Project Management Degree qualification or equivalent experience, and demonstrated knowledge and experience at a management level in similar organisations to TasWater

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in leading and managing best practice portfolio and program management governance, and systems

• Experience in contributing to the management of large, complex, whole of lifecycle infrastructure programs and projects in line with the environmental, social, legislative, and financial business policy framework within which TasWater and other sectors of the Australian Water Industry operate

• Minimum of 10 years experience within infrastructure projects and within a similar senior role

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.

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 Ashley Reid – Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected]

Our applications will be closing on Wednesday 9th July at 10:00 AM