Senior Project Manager

TasPorts; City of Devonport; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 weeks paid parental leave

Free parking at TasPorts locations

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

TasPorts is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead planning and delivery of major infrastructure projects across our Tasmanian port network. You will ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget outcomes while aligning with TasPorts' strategic objectives and stakeholder expectations.

Based in Devonport or Burnie, this permanent full-time role requires strong leadership, commercial acumen, and the ability to manage scope, schedule, risks, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in project management within civil construction or infrastructure.
• Tertiary qualification in civil/structural engineering or related discipline.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Strong financial and commercial management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, time management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project teams to deliver complex civil infrastructure projects.
• Ensure projects are executed in line with TasPorts Project Planning and Delivery Methodology (PPD).
• Develop detailed project plans, budgets, and schedules, and monitor progress against these.
• Identify, manage, and escalate project risks and issues promptly.
• Oversee scope management and change control processes.
• Prepare accurate and timely project reports and status updates.
• Engage proactively with stakeholders to ensure project outcomes meet business and customer needs.
• Support procurement planning and contract documentation.
• Drive strong HSEQ performance and compliance across all project activities.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Budget management

Risk assessment

Education

Civil/structural engineering degree

Job description

Who we are

TasPorts is a state-owned company responsible for a multi-port network 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 a Senior Project Manager at TasPorts, you will lead the planning and delivery of major, high-value, and strategically important infrastructure projects. This role is critical to ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget, while meeting stakeholder expectations and aligning with TasPorts' strategic objectives. You will work closely with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders to manage scope, schedule, risk, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

This is a permanent full-time role, based in either Devonport or Burnie.

Key Duties

• Lead and manage project teams to deliver complex civil infrastructure projects.
• Ensure all projects are executed in line with TasPorts Project Planning and Delivery Methodology (PPD).
• Develop detailed project plans, budgets, and schedules, and monitor progress against these.
• Identify, manage, and escalatte project risks and issues promptly.
• Oversee scope management and change control processes.
• Prepare accurate and timely project reports and status updates.
• Engage proactively with stakeholders to ensure project outcomes meet business and customer needs.
• Support procurement planning and contract documentation.
• Drive strong HSEQ performance and compliance across all project activities.

About you

You are an experienced project leader who thrives in complex, high-risk environments. You bring strong technical knowledge, commercial acumen, and exceptional stakeholder management skills. You are highly organised, solutions-focused, and able to make sound decisions under pressure. Your ability to communicate clearly and build strong relationships will be key to your success in this role.

What you will have

• Minimum 10 years' experience in project management within civil construction or infrastructure.
• Tertiary qualification in civil/structural engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Strong financial and commercial management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC).
• Desirable: Formal project management qualification (RegSPM), membership with AIPM, and experience delivering major infrastructure projects.

Why work for us?

Join TasPorts and be part of an organisation that keeps Tasmania connected. In a team of this size your work is visible, and you will see its effect on the business and on the communities around our ports.

We offer professional development opportunities, a supportive team culture, flexible work options where appropriate, 15 weeks paid parental leave, free parking at many TasPorts locations and wellbeing 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.

For more information about TasPorts, please visit our website: www.tasports.com.au, or if you have any questions regarding the role - please contact our Recruitment team via email: [e-mail]

Applications close 12noon - 30th October 2026.