Senior Project Manager

TasNetworks; Hobart; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Electricity discount

Volunteer days

Free onsite parking

Health and wellbeing rebate

Career development paths

All required equipment

Job summary

TasNetworks is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major infrastructure delivery across Tasmania, from concept to handover. You will oversee governance, commercial performance and risk while coordinating across customers, regulators and contractors.

This statewide role involves travel and complex stakeholder engagement. You will manage projects valued from $10 million to $100 million+, ensuring safe, efficient delivery in line with objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex infrastructure projects on the client side.
• Strong commercial judgement and risk management capability.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major infrastructure projects and programs from business case development through to construction and handover.
• Manage performance across scope, schedule, budget and risk to achieve outcomes.
• Provide commercial leadership through procurement, contract administration and contractor management.
• Lead governance, reporting and assurance activities, offering clear recommendations to executive forums.
• Build alignment with customers, contractors, regulators, landholders and internal teams to manage risks.

Skills

Project management

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Risk management

Education

Project Management degree

Construction Management (Desirable)

Job description

About the role

TasNetworks is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our large customer connections team. You will lead the delivery of major infrastructure projects from concept through to commissioning and asset handover. Working across projects valued from $10 million to $100 million+, you will balance commercial, customer, operational and regulatory priorities to ensure investments are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with approved objectives.

With a high level of autonomy, you will provide leadership across customers, contractors, regulators and internal teams to achieve project outcomes. You'll oversee governance, commercial and contractual performance, manage project risk, and provide clear recommendations to senior leaders, helping guide investment decisions and maintain project momentum. This statewide role involves regular site travel, complex stakeholder engagement and full lifecycle project delivery.

What you’ll do

• Lead the delivery of major infrastructure projects and programs from business case development through to construction, commissioning and asset handover.
• Manage project performance across scope, schedule, budget and risk to achieve approved commercial, operational and customer outcomes.
• Provide commercial leadership through procurement, contract administration, negotiations and the management of contractor performance and obligations.
• Lead project governance, reporting and assurance activities, providing clear advice and recommendations to executive and investment decision-making forums.
• Build alignment across customers, contractors, regulators, landholders and internal teams to secure project outcomes and effectively manage project risks.

About you

You’re an experienced project professional with a track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects where commercial, technical and regulatory considerations must be carefully balanced. You bring strong project management capability, commercial judgement and the confidence to lead significant investments from planning through to completion.

Known for your ability to build credibility and influence outcomes, you work effectively across diverse groups to maintain alignment and progress. You communicate clearly, make sound decisions under pressure and take a practical approach to managing risk, resolving challenges and achieving agreed objectives.

You will also offer:

• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Construction Management (Desirable)
• Extensive experience managing full lifecycle construction projects (client-side advantageous).
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing project finances, procurement strategies and complex contracts.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate diverse stakeholders to achieve project outcomes.
• Well-developed governance, assurance and executive reporting capability, with sound decision-making judgement.

If you are looking to work on meaningful projects that power the state, with a team that values collaboration, growth and delivering great outcomes for Tasmania.

What's on offer

This is a Permanent full time opportunity based out of our Cambridge office, 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:

• Great professional development opportunities (we have a contemporary OD Team)
• Flexible work arrangements (we really mean it)
• 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 development opportunities
• All the equipment you'll need to be successful in your role

We are proud to be work180 accredited, check us out here.

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.

Applications close 11:59pm Wednesday 25th November 2026, however, we will be reviewing applications upon receipt and may commence our recruitment process prior to the closing date.

For further information about the role, please contact Mark Smith, Leader Large Customer Connection Projects– [e-mail]

TasNetworks is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to responding to every applicant. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people.

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.