General/Business Unit Manager (CEO & General Management) Full time Working at Tas Water 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 will make great steps towards our aspirations of net zero carbon emissions and towards zero waste.
The Role Please note this role must be based in Hobart, Launceston, or Devonport.
This role will oversee our capital works partner relationships and manage commercial risks to drive quality and value across our $1.9 billion capital works program in the coming 5 years.
Key responsibilities will include: Develop a framework for commercial management, cost estimation, and performance management to ensure consistency and value across Tas Water's capital works program.
Oversee partner relationships, manage commercial risks, and ensure Tas Water meets quality, safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance obligations.
Lead a multi-disciplinary team, fostering a high-performance culture with a focus on development and capability.
Monitor and report on program performance, manage financial budgets, and benchmark capital works performance against industry standards.
Build and maintain relationships with our capital works partners, promoting a safety-first culture across project delivery.
What we're looking for Due to the high-value capital works program at Tas Water, we're seeking an experienced candidate with a strong background in program leadership and commercial management of complex capital projects.
Our ideal background: Extensive leadership experience in capital program and project delivery, particularly within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Expertise in commercial management, cost estimation, and performance oversight, with a focus on driving efficiency and value.
Proven ability to manage partner relationships and ensure alignment with regulatory, safety, and quality standards.
Skilled in fostering collaborative, cross-functional teams and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Why Tas Water Across our multi-disciplinary organisation, we are serious about enhancing the skills and careers of our team members.
When you join Tas Water, 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.
The Details Please note this role must be based in Hobart, Launceston, or Devonport.
Please provide a cover letter in your application that briefly outlines your experience and interest in the role.
There is no requirement to address the key selection criteria.
If you want to learn more about this role or need assistance in applying, please contact Oliver Braithwaite – Talent Acquisition & Pathways Manager on 0487 715 364.
Tas Water is Tasmania's water and sewerage utility.
Working with us provides the opportunity to make a real difference to your community.
You will be supported to seek better ways of doing things to deliver on our customer promises.
Although we are in the utilities industry, we include many other industries which means there is a career path for everyone.
We have over 900 employees working together throughout Tasmania in fields including operations, engineering, project delivery, environmental science, asset management, digital and technology, customer services, finance, human resources and administration.
We are all here to make a positive difference to Tasmania.
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