Leader Overhead Distribution

About the role

At TasNetworks, we're powering a bright future for all Tasmanians. As the Leader for our Overhead Distribution network for our North West region, you'll lead a team of dedicated field professionals who deliver safe, reliable electricity to our communities every day. You'll bring clarity, confidence and connection — ensuring your people are supported to perform at their best while driving consistency, efficiency and safety across our operations.

In this pivotal leadership role, you'll lead the North West Overhead Distribution Group to safely and efficiently deliver TasNetworks' Program of Work. You'll build a high-performing, safety-focused team, developing leadership capability and fostering collaboration across the state.

You'll oversee safe, compliant and cost-effective delivery of all work programs, driving performance in productivity, quality and utilisation. With a focus on continuous improvement and transformation, you'll champion change that delivers better outcomes for customers and TasNetworks alike.

You'll provide calm, decisive leadership during network faults and emergencies, and build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders, industry bodies and community representatives to ensure consistent, reliable delivery across North West Tasmania.

About you

You're an experienced and authentic leader with a proven ability to inspire confidence, bring people together, and deliver results. You'll also have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Business or a related discipline — or extensive leadership experience in a similar operational role.
• Strong leadership experience within the power industry or other complex, high-risk operational environments.
• Demonstrated success developing high-performing teams and future leaders.
• Proven ability to manage large budgets and deliver strong commercial outcomes.
• A track record of driving safety leadership, business improvement and change.
• Confidence in managing major fault restorations and significant incident investigations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills — able to engage at all levels with honesty, clarity and credibility.
• A customer-first mindset that reflects TasNetworks' commitment to the Energy Charter.

This is a great opportunity to drive performance, build capability and lead with purpose, be sure to submit your interest today

What's on offer

This is a Permanent full-time opportunity, offering an attractive remuneration and benefits package.

At TasNetworks we want to power a bright future for our people, our community and our customers. We offer a supportive work environment where safety is at the heart of everything we do.

As an "employer of choice" we offer excellent employee benefits including:

• 20 days of annual leave per year + an additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible work arrangements
• Electricity discount of 16.66% (following probationary period)
• Paid volunteer days (we strive to give back to the community)
• Free onsite parking (It all adds up)
• Onsite gyms (plus an annual health and wellbeing rebate)
• Personalised career pathways and professional development opportunities
• All the equipment you'll need to be successful in your role

We are proud to be work180 accredited, check us out here.

How to apply

Please ensure you attach a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience are aligned with this role, and a current resume. For more information about this opportunity and to acquire a position description, please click here.

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 30th November 2025, however, we will be reviewing applications upon receipt and may commence our recruitment process prior to the closing date.

For further information about the role, please contact Brad Walker, Head of Operations Delivery -

TasNetworks is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to responding to every applicant. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role. Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks.

About Us

TasNetworks is Powering a Bright Future by delivering safe and sustainable essential services while maximising value for all of Tasmania.

As Tasmania's provider of electricity transmission and distribution services, we are committed to providing our customers with affordable and reliable electricity, while helping Australia transition to cleaner energy sources. We have 300,000 residential, business, commercial, and industrial customers, and are committed to working with our community to make a meaningful difference to the lives of Tasmanians - through and beyond the delivery of electricity and telecommunication services.

By joining TasNetworks, you will experience the difference of a company that puts customers first, values safety above all, unifies in the face of challenges, and embraces diversity and forward thinking.

Together, we are powering a bright future for Tasmania.