Network Innovation Analyst

TasNetworks; Hobart; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

20 days annual leave + 3 days over-yr

Electricity discount

Volunteer days

Onsite parking

Onsite gym

Career pathways and development

Equipment provided

Job summary

TasNetworks is seeking a Network Innovation Analyst to join its Strategy team in Hobart. The role focuses on evaluating opportunities, building business cases, and delivering innovative solutions that benefit customers and the community.

You will work across the business to identify opportunities, develop evidence-based recommendations, and support initiatives from concept to implementation, with a strong emphasis on data-driven insights and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in a business, analytical or project environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively to solve complex challenges.
• Experience interpreting data and preparing business insights and recommendations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop business cases and assess opportunities for network innovation initiatives.
• Gather and interpret information, assess emerging trends and opportunities.
• Develop evidence-based recommendations to influence strategic decisions.
• Drive initiatives from concept through to implementation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across electricity distribution and CER to deliver value.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Innovation mindset

Analytical tools

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in business/analytical/project environment

Tools

Business systems

Analytical tools

Job description

About The Role

Base salary from $125,837 plus super - total package to be negotiated with preferred candidate based on skills and experience

Do you enjoy evaluating new opportunities, developing business cases and using data-driven insights to influence strategic decisions? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for a Network Innovation Analyst to join our Strategy team and help shape innovative solutions that deliver value for our customers, communities and business.

This exciting role combines strategy, innovation and analysis. You'll work across the business to identify opportunities, develop business cases, assess emerging technologies and support the delivery of network innovation initiatives from concept through to implementation.

Working closely with a broad range of stakeholders, you'll gather and interpret information, assess emerging trends and opportunities across electricity distribution, customer energy resources (CER) and the broader energy market, develop evidence-based recommendations, and help drive initiatives that deliver value for our customers and the business.

About You

You hold relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in a business, analytical or project environment and enjoy working collaboratively to solve complex challenges.

You Will Bring

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to develop practical recommendations.
• Experience interpreting data and preparing business insights and recommendations.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commercial awareness and experience assessing business opportunities.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive approach with a genuine interest in innovation, continuous improvement and the evolving energy sector.
• Experience using business systems and analytical tools to support decision-making.

This is a great opportunity to work on meaningful projects, influence strategic decisions and contribute to the future of Tasmania's energy network.

What's on offer

This is a Fixed term full-time opportunity through to June 2028, based out of Hobart, and offering an attractive remuneration and benefits package.

At TasNetworks we want to power a bright future for our people, our community and our customers. We offer a supportive work environment where safety is at the heart of everything we do.

As an “employer of choice” we offer excellent employee benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• 20 days of annual leave per year + an additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year
• Electricity discount of 16.66% (following probationary period)
• Paid volunteer days (we strive to give back to the community)
• Free onsite parking (It all adds up)
• Onsite gyms (plus an annual health and wellbeing rebate)
• Personalised career pathways and professional development opportunities
• All the equipment you'll need to be successful in your role

TasNetworks is committed to equal opportunity and values a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals and those of all ages.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role. Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre‑employment checks.

About Us

TasNetworks is Powering a Bright Future by delivering safe and sustainable essential services while maximising value for all of Lutruwita/Tasmania.

As Tasmania’s provider of electricity transmission and distribution services, we are committed to providing our customers with affordable and reliable electricity, while helping Australia transition to cleaner energy sources. We have 300,000 residential, business, commercial, and industrial customers, and are committed to working with our community to make a meaningful difference to the lives of Tasmanians – through and beyond the delivery of electricity and telecommunication services.

By joining TasNetworks, you will experience the difference of a company that puts customers first, values safety above all, unifies in the face of challenges, and embraces diversity and forward thinking.

Together, we are powering a bright future for Lutruwita/Tasmania.

Can you see yourself living here?

If you're considering a move, Tasmania's capital city, historic Nipaluna/Hobart, offers an incredible setting for success in this role. Located on the picturesque river Derwent, you'll be surrounded by breathtaking world heritage wilderness areas just a short distance away. Immerse yourself in a relaxed lifestyle and have easy access to iconic destinations like Mona, Port Arthur, and the historic Hobart Waterfront. Nipaluna/Hobart will provide a captivating backdrop to your professional journey.