Head Of Epmo

Our Business

Working at TasWater isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to deliver social, environmental and economic benefits for Tasmania today, and tomorrow.

Our talented workforce of over 980 employees keep Tasmania thriving by providing exceptional water and sewerage services to over 460,000 customers every day.

We have a bold and ambitious future, inspired by our vision to unlock water’s full potential, and centred on our customers and communities, our people and partners, the environment, and our collective water future. 

Over the coming 5 years we’re investing $1.5 billion to ensure a safe and secure water future for a growing Tasmania, and will we make great steps towards our aspirations of net zero carbon emissions and towards zero waste. Visit our website or Youtube channel to learn more.

The Role

The Head of EPMO is a foundational role responsible for leading a greenfield EPMO function including the development of all processes, methodologies, governance, and standards. This newly created position will play a critical role in the monitoring and reporting of our portfolio and aligning it with the delivery of TasWater’s Strategy.
 

Leadership of this greenfield function will include:

• Define the EPMO operating model including the design and implementation of a fit for purpose enterprise portfolio, program and project management methodology, and the development of reporting, standards and tools.
• Work closely with TasWater’s Executive team, providing guidance and assurance on the feasibility and desirability of projects against TasWater’s Strategy, and supporting planning and decision making around project commencement and sequencing.
• Develop and implement reporting mechanisms which ensure visibility of project status, performance, issues, risks, change management and operational readiness and tracking of benefits realisation.
• Act as a mentor and coach to project delivery teams, identifying opportunities to enhance the maturity of program and project management within TasWater.

What we're looking for

Due to the foundational nature of this role, we require a pragmatic leader who has experience building a successful EPMO from a greenfield state in a complex organisation. You will work closely with our ELT which will require you to build and nurture relationships whilst effectively communicating the EPMO’s role and value proposition.

To be successful we’re looking for the following experience:
 

• A strategic leader who has defined and built an EPMO operating model and delivered it in line with a company strategy.
• A pragmatic approach with the ability to balance the delivery of EPMO methodology and frameworks with real-world scenarios, and to a broad stakeholder group.
• The ability to deliver and translate a complex and newly created EPMO into a business function that is easily adoptable and actionable by a broad stakeholder group.
• An expert in project change management, and operational readiness methodologies with relevant project, program and/or portfolio management qualifications.

 Why TasWater

Across our multi-disciplinary organisation, we are serious about enhancing the skills and careers of our team members. When you join TasWater, you join company that offers career development pathways, training courses and access to subject matter experts.

We are continuing to build an inclusive workplace and workforce that truly represents the Tasmanian community that we serve. We value diversity in all its many forms and welcome a range of perspectives and identities to enrich the way we work and what we do.

We take pride in being acknowledged as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. Visit the Work180 website to view our benefits and policies, such as 18 weeks paid parental leave for all parents regardless of tenure and with full superannuation contributions. We’re continuing to work on future benefits through a dedicated Employee Experience team.

The Details

This role can be based in either Hobart, Launceston, or Devonport and attracts a salary of $200,000 - $220,00 (inclusive of superannuation), negotiable dependent on experience.
 

If you want to learn more about this role or need assistance in applying, please contact Oliver Braithwaite - Talent Acquisition and Pathways Manager on 0487 715 ***. A full copy of the position description is available on our website. 
 

Applications close 11am Tuesday 16th April.