Strategy Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Electricity discount

Volunteer days

Annual leave loading

Onsite parking

Onsite gyms

Career development pathways

Equipment provided

Job summary

TasNetworks in Hobart seeks a full-time Strategy Specialist to drive the company strategy and support safe, reliable energy delivery.

You will engage senior leaders, turn goals into delivery plans, run strategy workshops, monitor trends, and contribute to Board reporting. The role requires enterprise strategy experience, strong financial acumen, and tertiary qualifications; utilities or consulting backgrounds are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in company strategy and enterprise strategy development
• Engage, collaborate and communicate with stakeholders to influence change (workshop design & facilitation)
• Monitor operating environment trends and develop insights for strategic decision-making
• Develop compelling documents/materials for different audiences and manage information
• Experience in commercial analysis, financial modelling, investment evaluation and business case development
• Translate financial, commercial and operational information into strategic recommendations for senior decision-makers
• Tertiary qualifications in business, commerce, or economics, or significant experience in a similar role

Responsibilities

• Engage with senior leaders to plan how to achieve strategic goals
• Work with portfolio leaders to turn goals into delivery plans and track progress
• Contribute to Board, Executive, and senior leadership strategy workshops
• Monitor trends and provide insights to support strategic decision-making
• Support regular Board/shareholder reporting and annual corporate plan process
• Assist strategic and commercial analysis including business cases and investment evaluation

Job description

About The Role

Band 5 – base salary from $125,837 per annum (plus super) – total package will be negotiated with the preferred candidate based on skills and experience

We are looking for a new Strategy Specialist to join our team, based at our Lenah Valley office. This is an exciting opportunity to help drive the company strategy at TasNetworks and support the delivery of safe, reliable, and affordable energy to Tasmanians. We’re particularly interested in candidates who can combine strategic thinking with strong commercial and financial acumen to help inform business decisions and maximise value creation across the organisation.

About The Team

The Strategy and Planning team helps our business leaders set the strategic direction of TasNetworks and keep us on track to successfully deliver our company purpose – powering a bright future to deliver safe and sustainable essential services while maximising value for all of Tasmania.

We have the unique opportunity to work with all business groups across TasNetworks and coordinate how we will achieve the 'big picture' outcomes we are working towards. We bring stakeholders together to collaborate, help decision-makers make informed strategic choices, and provide commercial and strategic insights that shape long‑term business outcomes.

We are a small, close‑knit team that enjoys working together and supporting each other.

About The Role

As a Strategy Specialist, you will:

• Engage with our senior leaders to plan how we will achieve our strategic goals
• Work closely with portfolio leaders to help turn our strategic goals into business delivery plans and track their progress
• Play a key role in the development and delivery of various Board, Executive, and senior leaders’ strategy and planning workshops
• Monitor trends in our operating environment and provide meaningful insights to support our strategic decision‑making
• Contribute to regular Board and shareholder reporting and the annual corporate plan process
• Support strategic and commercial analysis, including business case development, investment prioritisation and value assessment activities.

About You

We’d love to hear about:

• Your experience working in company strategy, particularly enterprise strategy development and delivering business planning that aligns with key business objectives
• How you engage, collaborate, and communicate with your colleagues and stakeholders to influence change and deliver outcomes, such as workshop design and facilitation and managing relationships
• How you monitor operating environment trends and develop insights to support strategic decision‑making
• Your approach to developing compelling documents and materials for different audiences and managing information
• Your experience in commercial analysis, financial modelling, investment evaluation and business case development
• Your ability to translate financial, commercial and operational information into strategic recommendations for senior decision‑makers
• Your tertiary qualifications in business, commerce, or economics, or significant experience in a similar role.

Previous experience in utilities or energy would be beneficial (but not essential). We strongly encourage applications from candidates with a consulting background who are looking to apply their strategic, commercial and analytical skills in a purpose‑driven organisation, as well as candidates with strong experience in corporate strategy, commercial advisory, business planning, investment analysis or related disciplines.

What's on offer

This is a Permanent full‑time opportunity based out of Hobart, 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)
• 17.5% Annual Leave loading (Paid annually)
• 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

For further information about the role, please contact Shannon Imlach – Strategy & Planning Leader, [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.

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.

Tasmania's captivating landscapes and vibrant communities make each location a desirable place to live and work. Embrace the opportunities for adventure, relaxation, and cultural experiences that await you in these incredible regions of Lutruwita/Tasmania.