Project 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 $1.9 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 position is responsible for leading the successful delivery of the Digital Metering Pilot, ensuring project objectives are met on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality. The role will drive project momentum through robust planning, proactive issue resolution, and strong stakeholder engagement. A key focus will be maintaining compliance, promoting safety, and fostering continuous improvement across all phases of the project.

• Lead the full project life cycle, including design, procurement, installation, acceptance testing, handover, and defects liability - ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy and independence.
• Drive continuous improvement by reviewing project outcomes and implementing enhancements across project phases.
• Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders to support effective communication and project alignment.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including schedules, risk registers, progress reports, compliance checklists, and stakeholder communications.

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

What we're looking for

We are seeking an experienced and proactive project leader to oversee the delivery of our Digital Metering Pilot. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management expertise, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, confidently navigating risks, resolving issues, and maintaining clear communication across the organisation. Your focus on compliance, safety, and continuous improvement will be essential to ensuring the Pilot's successful implementation and long-term value.

• Proven experience leading complex projects, ideally within utilities, technology, or similar operational environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication capabilities across technical and non-technical groups.
• Formal tertiary qualifications in Project Management, or equivalent relevant competency.
• Minimum 3+ years experience delivering complex project's.
• Experience with leading others through change and meeting deliverables efficiently and effectively.

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.

Please note this role is an 18-month max term contract.

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 Julia Mehr - Manager Digital Utility at  or call

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 Tuesday 2nd December at 10:00 AM