IT Project Manager

Who we are

TasPorts is a state-owned company responsible for ten Tasmanian ports and the Devonport Airport. We are a vertically integrated organisation, providing a diverse range of port and marine operations and services around Tasmania. Our vision is to proudly connect people, products and solutions for the benefit of all Tasmanians.

With 99% of the State's freight moving through our multi-port system, TasPorts' facilitates vital trade to enable industry partners and communities while ensuring the highest environmental and safety standards.

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

TasPorts | WORK180 Endorsed Employer

The Role

As the ICT Project Manager, you will lead, manage and plan ICT initiatives and projects that support the effective and efficient delivery of ICT services to TasPorts stakeholders. You'll play a pivotal role in driving strategic technology outcomes across the organisation, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Key Duties

• Develop and implement project plans and schedules for agreed ICT projects, managing activities and budgets in line with TasPorts' project management methodology.
• Provide leadership in the design, development and execution of project strategies, representing the project team in meetings and forums.
• Deliver regular progress and financial reports to the Program Manager/Project Sponsor/Steering Committee, and prepare high-quality documentation to monitor performance and expenditure.
• Lead high-level project activities and decisions to ensure successful delivery of ICT project outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with governance processes for change, capacity, and configuration management.
• Resolve issues through innovative problem-solving and contribute to the implementation of effective solutions.
• Maintain robust project management tools including risk, issue, and dependency registers to ensure milestones are met and risks are proactively managed.
• Facilitate timely, accurate, and understandable exchange of information between the project team and stakeholders to ensure alignment, promote collaboration, and drive successful outcomes.

What you bring

• Proven experience in managing complex ICT projects with measurable outcomes.
• Strong leadership capabilities in guiding multi-disciplinary teams and managing resources effectively.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to implement strategic solutions.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Financial acumen in managing and reporting on project budgets.
• Ability to analyse business requirements and translate them into actionable project plans.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities independently.

What you will have

Essential:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in ICT Project Management and a minimum of 5 years' equivalent experience.
• Eligibility to acquire and maintain a Maritime Security Identification Card.

Desirable:

• Accreditation and hands-on experience with project methodologies such as Prince2 and Agile.
• Experience leading large-scale ICT projects and teams.
• Experience with the management of change on projects.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project)
• A current unrestricted Tasmanian driver's licence.

Why work for us?

TasPorts offer a supportive and flexible work environment, professional development opportunities and a range of attractive employee benefits.

As an employee of TasPorts you will benefit from our strong focus on wellbeing including a generous Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and participation in health and community building initiatives.

Where to next?

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace, where the individual differences of our employees are considered value-adding. We encourage applications from suitably qualified persons, including Indigenous Australians, people of all ages and people with a disability.

All applications are to include the following:

• Current CV
• Cover Letter

For more information about TasPorts, please visit our website: , or if you have any questions regarding the role - please contact our Recruitment team via email:

Please click on the below link to APPLY NOW. Please note only applications made through the link will be considered.

Applications close 12noon- 10th October 2025