About the role
Sitting at the core of the Owner's project delivery team; TasNetworks are seeking a seasoned professional Project Services Manager with deep experience on major, complex capital projects. You will set the controls framework, lead high-performing project controls teams, and provide the insight that keeps multi-billion-dollar programs on track.
This role is accountable for maintaining control, transparency, and discipline during active construction—providing the independent insight and assurance required to manage risk, protect value, and support timely decision-making. Working alongside construction, commercial, and contract management teams, you will oversee the project control environment, interrogate contractor data, and ensure cost, schedule, and change performance remain aligned with approved baselines and governance expectations.
What you'll do
* Lead the Owner's construction-phase project services function, integrating scope, cost, schedule, risk, and change control across active works
* Deliver clear, data-driven insights that enable confident executive decision-making
* Establish, maintain, and defend construction baselines, including management of progress measurement, earned value, and forecast-at-completion.
* Oversee change, claims, and variation controls, ensuring impacts are rigorously assessed, transparently reported, and aligned with contract and governance requirements
* Interrogate and assure EPC contractor schedules, cost reports, risk registers, and forecasts, challenging assumptions and identifying trends
* Provide independent analysis and early-warning insights on cost, schedule, productivity, and emerging risks during construction
* Build, mentor, and lead a multidisciplinary team of schedulers, cost controllers, and information managers
* Drive governance, reporting, and performance assurance across all workstreams
* Develop and continuously improve project controls methodologies, systems, and tools
About you
To succeed, you will bring extensive senior-level experience in project controls leadership on major infrastructure or complex capital projects ($500m +) - large-scale experience is essential.
You will have deep technical expertise across cost, schedule, risk, and performance management, supported by strong analytical capability and hands-on knowledge of tools such as Primavera P6, EVM, cost and risk systems.
Just as important is your ability to influence senior stakeholders, collaborate across delivery partners, and resolve issues in complex and politically sensitive environments.
You'll also bring -
* A track record of building controls frameworks and teams from the ground up
* Exceptional communication skills - you turn complex data into decisive action
What's on offer
This is a permanent full-time opportunity based out of Hobart, 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%
* 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 Sunday 15 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 NWTD-
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.