Manager Special Projects

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

Want to drive the next wave of cutting-edge technology in water treatment and deliver infrastructure projects to help fast-track our 2030 vision?

We're seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to head the Innovation Projects program, a key element within our Major Projects portfolio. This role is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of innovative infrastructure and technology solutions, from strategic planning and procurement through to construction, commissioning, and successful handover.

As the Manager Innovation Projects, you'll oversee the delivery of pioneering work packages. You'll be instrumental in fostering innovative delivery models, championing safety leadership, and aligning project execution with our broader business goals and capital investment strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full lifecycle of Innovation Projects, from concept to commissioning, ensuring excellence in safety, time, cost, and quality.

• Develop and deliver integrated work packages, in close collaboration with internal teams across our other Framework contracts.

• Drive innovation in project delivery methods while ensuring compliance with internal standards and external regulatory frameworks.

• Foster a strong safety culture, demonstrating visible safety leadership and embedding best practices across project teams.

• Contribute to our business transformation, actively supporting the Project Delivery Group's transition to meet the demands of a growing and future-focused capital program.

This role is a cornerstone of our future Project Delivery Management Structure and essential to realising our ambition to unlock water's full potential. If you're passionate about leading meaningful infrastructure outcomes and embedding innovation into everyday delivery, we want to hear from you.

What we're looking for

We're seeking an experienced and driven project manager to lead the delivery of innovation-focused infrastructure and technology projects. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a track record in end-to-end project delivery, and the ability to drive innovation while coordinating across multiple technical and stakeholder groups.

• More than 10 years experience within Project Management

• Proven experience in managing complex infrastructure or technology projects from initiation to completion.

• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills across multidisciplinary teams and technical areas.

• Possession of appropriate Engineering or Project Management Degree qualification, or equivalent experience

• Excellent communication, risk management, and problem-solving abilities to support successful project outcomes.

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.

In your application, please provide a cover letter responding to the selection criteria as outlined under essential in the position description found on our website.

If you want to learn more about this role or need assistance in applying, please contact Tim Cubit at [email protected] or call

Our applications will be closing on Tuesday 17th June at 10:00 AM