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 sewage 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. Visit our website or YouTube channel to learn more.The RoleThis role leads a professional team of highly skilled engineers to capture, analyse and report the performance, condition and risks of our critical sewer and water assets. From that, make prudent asset maintenance and renewals investment decisions to ensure the optimum asset lifecycle of these assets is maintained.Key responsibilities include:Provide clear direction to team members, enabling them to effectively deliver their key outcomes and objectives.Participate in the development and continuous improvement of various TasWater policies, procedures and processes.Promote safety and compliance, ensuring alignment with TasWater's environmental and safety standards.Champion cross-business engagement and work to ensure business outcomes and asset performance expectations are achieved.For a full list of the key accountabilities please see the position description HERE.What we're looking forWe're looking for someone with experience in leading people and in asset management/engineering principles to optimise the performance, risk, reliability and lifespan of infrastructure assets.Our ideal background:Very strong leadership with significant and demonstrated experience in multi-disciplinary, multi-partner environments and cross-business engagements.Significant experience in process management, and performance and risk reporting.Significant experience in Engineering and/or Asset Management with demonstrated experience in all aspects of managing asset performance, risk and life-cycle; including prudent asset investment decision-making in maintenance, repairs and renewals.Experience in developing asset management plans and asset strategies, preferably in a similar industry.High-level change management and continuous improvement skills and demonstrated experience in safety, culture and compliance management improvements.High-level communication skills and demonstrated experience in engaging and negotiating with industry stakeholders and contract partners.Experience in the water utility sector or similar would be highly desirable.Why TasWaterAcross 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 DetailsThis role can be based in either Hobart or Launceston.Please provide a cover letter in your application that briefly outlines your interest in the role and details your suitability to the seven (7) points listed above, under 'our ideal background'.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.Applications close Thursday, 9th January 2025.
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