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 for future generations to come.
Our talented workforce of more than 980 employees keep Tasmania thriving by providing exceptional water and sewerage services to more than 460,000 customers every day.
We have a bold and ambitious future, inspired by our vision to unlock water’s full potential, which is 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 a record $1.5 billion to ensure a safe and secure water future for a growing Tasmania, and will we take 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 Technical Services Manager reports to the Head of Commercial and Industrial Services. The Commercial and Industrial Services team provides technical advice and support about commercial and industrial trade waste and water security for our customers and colleagues and provides analysis and reporting of technical data.
Some of the things you’ll work on include:
- Driving initiatives to reduce environmental impact, enhance sustainability, and align with corporate social responsibility goals
- Collaborating with cross functional teams to develop and implement technical solutions for improving waste management
- Using data analytics tools to analyse trade waste management data and generate actionable insights
- Providing leadership and guidance to a highly talented and motivated team of professionals
- Overseeing relationships with service providers
Key Accountabilities
There are transferable skills that can lead to success in this role so even if you don’t think you’re the perfect fit, we still want you to apply. Experience that allows you to work on the following will be helpful:
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse technical team
- Writing plans, briefing notes for an executive level audience
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Self-motivated and able to drive change in a results-driven environment
- The ability to negotiate to successful outcomes for all parties
Why TasWater
At TasWater we’re serious about supporting the development of our team members' skills and careers, fostering an environment where ideas and innovations can flourish. We’re 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’re continuing to work on future benefits through a dedicated Employee Experience team.
We take pride in being acknowledged as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. View our benefits and policies and the great work we do here.
The Details
This is a full-time position providing an opportunity to work from primary sites in Moonah, Launceston, or Devonport, and attracts a salary of $134,000 - $152,000 (inclusive of superannuation) dependent on experience.
Your application must include a cover letter that tells us about:
- Why you are interested in this role.
- Your experience aligned to the key result areas in the position description which you can view on our website.
If you want to learn more about this role or need assistance in applying, please contact Ruth Dowty – Head of Commercial & Industrial Services on 0436 922 *** or Oliver Braithwaite – Talent Acquisition and Pathways Manager on 0487 715 ***.
Applications close at 11:am on Monday 11th March 2024.