About the role
Band 3 Role - Salary from $83,108 + Super
Final salary offering to be discussed with the preferred candidate based on skills and experience
TasNetworks is seeking a highly capable and trusted Executive Assistant to provide exceptional executive support to the Project Director of the North West Transmission Developments (NWTD). This role sits at the centre of a fast‑paced, high‑profile major project, ensuring the Project Director is fully supported to deliver the strategic agenda and maintain strong relationships across government, shareholders, stakeholders, and the broader organisation.
You will exercise sound judgement, discretion, and professionalism while managing sensitive information, coordinating complex workflows, and enabling seamless interaction between the Project Director, the Executive Leadership Team, and the Board. As a valued partner, you will also lead the Business Support function, ensuring a consistent, customer‑focused, and efficient administrative environment across the project.
This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys balancing competing priorities, and brings a calm, organised, and solutions‑focused approach to executive support.
What you'll do
* Provide high‑level executive support, advice, and coordination for the Project Director
* Manage confidential information, complex workflows, and stakeholder interactions
* Support Executive and Board processes, including meetings, actions, and monthly Board papers
* Lead the Business Support function, ensuring consistent, efficient administrative delivery
* Coordinate project and leadership meetings, including logistics, documentation, and follow‑up
* Oversee administrative tasks such as invoice processing, purchasing card transactions, and contract‑related support
* Build strong relationships across the organisation and with external stakeholders
About you
You will bring extensive experience providing high‑level executive support to senior leaders and Boards, with the professionalism and discretion required to manage sensitive and confidential information. You are highly organised, customer‑focused, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced environment where priorities shift quickly and accuracy matters.
You communicate with clarity and confidence, producing high‑quality written material and engaging effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Your strong judgement enables you to make sound decisions in environments of ambiguity and change, and you take pride in delivering outcomes under pressure while maintaining a calm and solutions‑focused approach.
What's on offer
This is a permanent full-time opportunity based in Lenah Valley with 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:
* Free onsite car parking
* 20 days of annual leave per year + an additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year
* Electricity discount of 16.66%
* Career development — including access to our own RTO and personalised leadership pathways
* Onsite gyms (plus an annual health and wellbeing rebate)
* All the tools and equipment you need to be successful
We are proud to be WORK180 accredited — check us out here.
How to apply
Please ensure you attach a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with this role, and a current resume. For more information about this opportunity and to acquire a position description, please click here or visit the TasNetworks careers page.
Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 22 February 2026, however, we will be reviewing applications upon receipt and may commence our recruitment process prior to the closing date.
For further information about the role, please contact Pranee Howland, People Partner - **************@tasnetworks.com.au
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.