About the role
Band 4 - base salary from $99,189 per annum (plus super) - total package to be negotiated with preferred candidate based on skills and experience
Working to support and combine knowledge across various areas of our business, we have a 12-month contract opportunity in our technical standards and practices team.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with Field Operations, Engineering, and various internal teams to develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation. Your expertise will ensure that all technical materials are clear, accessible, and aligned with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and TasNetworks' strategic goals.
This role supports the Safe Network Access Project (SNAP), a business-critical initiative focused on delivering consistent, safe standards that strengthen controls, improve switching competency and accountability, and reduce the risk of incorrect switching operations.
Working within this project, the role is responsible for technical document development aligned to SNAP objectives, collaborating with stakeholders to produce clear and fit-for-purpose documentation.
About you
To be successful in this role you will work autonomously and offer sound judgement and decision-making skills, with the ability to listen, communicate and decipher information from a variety of sources.
You will have experience in content development (or a similar), supported by relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience in technical writing or communications.
Attention to detail is key, coupled with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Your ability to build and maintain effective relationships across relevant business areas, drawing upon your experience in managing end to end production of multimedia content to influence where required will see you succeed in this role.
What's on offer
This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity, based out of any of either our Cambridge or Mornington depots, 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:
* 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%
* 17.5% leave loading (paid annually)
* Career development - we have our own RTO and can create personalised career pathways in both trade and leadership
* Onsite gyms (plus an annual health and wellbeing rebate)
* All the tools and equipment you'll 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 are aligned with this role, and a current resume. For more information about this opportunity and to acquire a position description, please click here.
Applications close 11:59pm Tuesday 5 May 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 Gerard Coad, Technical Standards and Practices Team Leader - ***********@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.
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.