Innovation Practice Manager

Innovation Practice Manager

Our Business

Working at TasWater is not just a job; it is an opportunity to deliver social, environmental, and economic benefits for Tasmania today, and tomorrow.

Our talented workforce of over 980 employees keeps 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 are 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.

This Opportunity

As our Innovation Practice Manager, you have an exciting opportunity to work across the organisation to reinvent the way we approach and deliver innovation at TasWater! 

You will be accountable for;

Leading the strategic development and implementation of TasWater’s approach to Innovation, including processes, practices and decision frameworks.

Working with our executive team, senior leaders, and key stakeholders, to build our innovation capability and ensure purposeful investment in step-change ideas and concepts

Leading the development of a purposeful innovation mindset within the organisation including spearheading design challenges, innovation pilots and other activities

Coordinating external horizon scanning and fostering external relationships to ensure TasWater stays abreast of industry challenges and trends with regard to innovation.

This is a permanent position, offering full time hours, as well as flexible start and finish times.

This position can work from primary sites in Hobart, Launceston or Devonport, as well as remote locations and home-based setups.
This role is available statewide and attracts a salary circa $160k (inclusive of superannuation) dependent on experience.

Your application must include a resume and a detailed cover letter that tells us:

Why you are interested in this role.

Detail your experience in designing and implementing an Innovation Practice in a large and diverse organisation

How your experience aligns to the accountabilities referenced above, and, what you will bring to the role

Reference your tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Innovation, Business, Management or Design or significant demonstrated experience in these areas.

For a full copy of the position description please click here.

If you want to learn more about this role please connect with Sally Armstrong at ***************@taswater.com.au or if you need assistance in applying, please contact Esther Cooper – Talent Acquisition Partner on 0448 335 ***. 

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pplications close at 11am Monday 15th April 2024. Submit yours by clicking Apply now.

At TasWater we are serious about supporting the development of our team members' skills and careers, fostering an environment where ideas and innovations can flourish. We are constantly thinking about how we can make TasWater the best place to work.

We celebrate and value diverse characteristics, experiences, and abilities, actively seeking contributions from all walks of life. Inclusion a fundamental part of our culture.

We offer hybrid and flexible work options, 18 weeks paid parental leave for all parents regardless of tenure and with full superannuation contributions, an Employee Assistance Program, salary packaging options, learning and development budgets, career development pathways, and we are continuing to work on future benefits through a dedicated Employee Experience team.
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