Manager Dam Infrastructure

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

TasWater is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to oversee the management of its dam infrastructure portfolio. The Manger Dam Infrastructure will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and project managers, ensuring the safety, compliance, and performance of dam assets in alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. 

This role is pivotal in the delivery of dam safety and compliance programs, capital upgrades, and emergency management systems, while fostering collaboration across internal departments and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Dam Infrastructure team to deliver robust dam safety, compliance, maintenance, and emergency management systems.
• Ensure all dam-related activities comply with Tasmanian Dam Safety Legislation and ANCOLD (Australian National
• Committee on Large Dams) Guidelines.
• Oversee the planning, design, and execution of dam infrastructure projects, including upgrades and new constructions.
• Engage with internal stakeholders, consultants, and contractors to ensure effective project delivery and operational outcomes.
• Provide strategic and technical leadership on dam infrastructure, ensuring alignment with safety standards, risk frameworks, and financial constraints.

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What we're looking for

To be successful in this role, candidates should demonstrate:

• A tertiary qualification in engineering (civil, structural, or geotechnical preferred), with specialised knowledge in dam infrastructure and safety; or significant relevant experience in a similar role.
• Proven leadership experience in managing technical teams and overseeing complex infrastructure projects.
• In-depth understanding of relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, and industry standards.
• Strong advisory, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Advanced project management capabilities, including experience managing scope, budget, timelines, and risk.

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 John Gabbedy - Head of Asset Lifecycle Management at or call

Our applications will be closing on Thursday 9th October at 10:00 AM