Our Business
At TasWater, you're not just taking on a job, you're helping deliver long lasting social, environmental, and economic benefits for Tasmania.
With a workforce of around 920, we support the everyday life of over 460,000 customers by providing reliable water and sewerage services across the state.
We're looking ahead with ambition. Guided by our vision to unlock water's full potential, we're focused on serving our customers and communities, supporting our people, strengthening partnerships, caring for the environment, and building a sustainable water future for Tasmania.
We propose to invest $1.7 billion over the next four years to ensure safe and secure water for a growing population, while progressing towards net zero carbon emissions and reducing waste. Learn more on our website or through our YouTube channel.
The Role
We are recruiting two Executive Assistant roles. The first is a job-share, 12-month fixed-term, part-time position (three days per week) that provides high level strategic, operational, and administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This role plays a critical part in ensuring the effective delivery of enterprise-wide priorities, high profile initiatives, governance activities, and organisational performance requirements. As a trusted advisor and key liaison for the CEO, the position works closely with the Board, senior leaders, government stakeholders, partners, and internal teams to drive strategic outcomes, build organisational capability, and support a high-performing, safe, and engaged workforce.
The second role is a permanent full-time position that provides proactive, senior level support to the General Manager, Operations. It plays a key role in coordinating business group initiatives, operational priorities, and project activities that support safe, efficient, and reliable service delivery. Working closely with operational leaders, technical teams, and delivery partners, this role enhances governance, streamline processes, and ensures effective coordination across the Operations business group.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide strategic and operational support to the CEO or GM Operations, enabling the delivery of organisational priorities, high impact projects, and business group initiatives.
* Coordinate and track programs, projects, and workflow commitments, preparing executive ready analysis, insights, and recommendations to support informed decision making.
* Manage Executive calendars, communications, governance workflows, and stakeholder interactions to ensure smooth, efficient, and well organised operations.
* Prepare, review, and coordinate reports, briefings, presentations, and governance papers, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with organisational objectives.
* Oversee business group administration functions—including events, travel, document and record management, and systems maintenance—to support operational excellence.
* Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, modelling professionalism, sound judgement, and an inclusive, positive culture.
For a full copy of the position description of the Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer, please click
HERE.
For a full copy of the position description of the Executive Assistant to General Manager, Operations, please click
HERE.
What we're looking for
We're seeking two highly organised, adaptable, and relationship focused Executive Assistants. Both roles require strong administrative capability, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will bring sound judgement, professionalism, and a proactive approach to supporting high level decision-making and project delivery.
Key Attributes We're Looking For:
* Flexibility, adaptability, and professionalism, with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment, with strong capability across modern administrative and project support functions.
* Strong organisational, time management, and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and operate effectively under pressure.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships, influence others, and handle sensitive matters with discretion.
* Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capability, with a proactive mindset and willingness to contribute innovation and continuous improvement to systems, processes, and workflows.
* High proficiency in digital and project management tools (e.g., MS Office Suite, MS Project, Asana, Trello, CRM systems) and the ability to produce clear, accurate documentation and reporting.
* Relevant qualifications in Business Administration (Certificate IV or equivalent competence) - plus a valid C Class driver's licence.
Why TasWater
At TasWater, we take professional growth seriously. Our multidisciplinary environment offers employees a wide range of development opportunities, including structured career pathways, targeted training programs, and guidance from subject matter experts across the business.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that truly reflects Tasmania's diverse communities. We welcome and value different experiences, identities, and viewpoints, recognising the strength they bring to our organisation.
TasWater is proudly endorsed by WORK180 as an employer of choice for women. On their website, you can explore the benefits we offer—such as 18 weeks paid parental leave for all parents with continued superannuation contributions. We're also continuously developing new initiatives through our Employee Experience team to further enhance the way we support our people.
The Details
These roles will be based in
Hobart
. The Executive Assistant to CEO position is a 12-month fixed-term, part-time position (three days per week), while the Executive Assistant to General Manager - Operations is a permanent fulltime role. These roles attract a total remuneration package of
$103,701.29 to $109,462.48
(inclusive of superannuation, prorated for the part-time role), negotiable depending on experience.
Ready to apply? Simply include a CV/resume and a 1–2-page cover letter telling us how your experience matches "What we are looking for" and how you connect to TasWater's values and vision.
For more details about the role and duties of
the Executive Assistant to CEO
, please contact:
* Krystina Ryan - People Partner Manager
For enquiries about
the
Executive Assistant to the General Manager – Operations, or for assistance applying for the two roles
, please contact:
* Jane Nguyen – Talent Acquisition Coordinator –
Applications will be closing on
Tuesday, 17th February 2026 at 10:00 AM
. As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in psychometric testing relevant to the role.
Please note: To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must have the right to work in Australia. As part of our recruitment process, you may be asked to participate in pre-employment checks relevant to the role. These may include a National Police Check or AusCheck, with any offer of employment subject to satisfactory outcomes.