Specialist - Projects Development and Business Cases

TasPorts; Hobart; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

15 weeks paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Free parking at TasPorts locations

Job summary

TasPorts in Hobart/Launceston seeks a Specialist - Projects, Development & Business Cases to shape Tasmania's port infrastructure and strategic initiatives. You will develop project briefs, feasibility studies and evidence-based business cases for investment decisions, collaborating with finance, operations and stakeholders.

The role is full-time and based in Hobart or Launceston with intrastate travel and occasional out-of-hours work.

Qualifications

• Experience developing business cases and investment evaluation within a medium to large organisation.
• Exceptional written communication, synthesising technical, financial and operational information.
• Understanding of project lifecycles and capital investment decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine project concepts with sponsors and stakeholders.
• Prepare executive-level project briefs, problem statements, objectives, scope and success measures.
• Create evidence-based business cases analysing alignment, risks, costs and benefits.
• Facilitate options analysis with technical, operational and financial experts.
• Support financial modelling and investment evaluation against key criteria (NPV, IRR, payback).
• Coordinate environmental, regulatory and stakeholder inputs.
• Prepare executive reports and recommendations for CIC review.
• Monitor project development pipeline and identify risks and opportunities.

Skills

Business case development

Project planning

Investment evaluation

Stakeholder collaboration

Financial modelling

NPV/IRR/payback

MS 365 proficiency

Driver's licence

Education

tertiary qualifications in engineering / business / commerce / planning

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Copilot

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.

The role

Are you skilled at turning complex ideas into compelling investment proposals?

TasPorts is seeking a Specialist - Projects, Development & Business Cases to play a key role in shaping the future of Tasmania's port infrastructure and strategic projects.

Working within our Project Management Office (PMO), you will collaborate with stakeholders across the business to develop high-quality project briefs, feasibility assessments and business cases that support critical investment decisions. Combining strategic thinking, analytical capability and strong written communication skills, you will synthesise technical, financial and operational information into clear, evidence-based recommendations for executive and Capital Investment Committee consideration.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded professional who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing decision-making and contributing to projects that deliver long-term value for Tasmania.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in either Hobart or Launceston. The role may involve intrastate travel and work outside normal operating hours.

Key Duties

• Partner with project sponsors, subject matter experts and stakeholders across the business to develop and refine project concepts.
• Prepare high-quality project concept documentation, including problem statements, objectives, scope, assumptions and success measures.
• Develop evidence-based business cases that assess strategic alignment, risks, costs, benefits and investment outcomes.
• Facilitate options analysis and collaborate with technical, operational and financial specialists to evaluate project opportunities.
• Work closely with Finance to support financial modelling, investment analysis and evaluation against key criteria such as NPV, IRR and payback period.
• Coordinate specialist inputs relating to environmental, planning, regulatory, operational and stakeholder considerations.
• Prepare executive-level reports, presentations and recommendations for Capital Investment Committee review and approval.
• Monitor and maintain the project development pipeline, identifying risks, dependencies and opportunities to support effective portfolio management.

About you

You are a highly organised and analytical professional with experience developing business cases, evaluating project opportunities and supporting informed investment decisions. You thrive on transforming complex information into clear, compelling recommendations and enjoy working collaboratively across diverse stakeholder groups.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, business, commerce, planning or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in business case development, project planning, concept development, options analysis or investment evaluation within a medium to large organisation.
• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to synthesise technical, financial and operational information into concise, executive-quality reports and business cases.
• A sound understanding of project management principles, project lifecycles and capital investment decision-making frameworks.
• Strong financial literacy, including exposure to cost-benefit analysis, NPV, IRR and payback methodologies.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholder inputs, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Strong proficiency across the Microsoft 365 suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint and Copilot.
• A current driver's licence
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Working with Vulnerable People registration and a Marine Security Identification Card (MSIC)

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, income protection, wellbeing leave, community service leave, 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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all ages and people with a disability.

Don't meet every requirement? We still encourage you to apply. If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you can contribute to our team, we would still like to hear from you".

All applications are to include the following:

• Current CV
• Cover Letter

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 - 12th November 2026.