About the role Band 5 - base salary from $121,231 per annum (plus super) - total package to be negotiated with preferred candidate based on skills and experience We're seeking a Planning Specialist to lead the works management of all maintenance and internally delivered construction activities across the Tasmanian transmission electricity system.
This is a specialist role that brings together technical expertise, commercial insight and strong stakeholder engagement to enable safe, efficient and customer-focused delivery by our Field Operations teams.
In this role, you'll develop and maintain a risk-balanced, rolling ***** month transmission works delivery plan, ensuring work is practical, deliverable and aligned to business, regulatory and customer requirements.
You'll work closely with customer-facing teams, outage management, asset managers, project managers and the Program Office to coordinate and optimise delivery across the portfolio.
As a Planning Specialist you will use SAP, IFS and geospatial tools to create practical, fit-for-purpose work packages, and drive continuous improvement in works planning processes and systems.
About you You'll be a transmission network specialist with strong project or planning capability, able to manage complex, high-risk portfolios in a regulated environment.
You'll have: Tertiary qualifications in engineering, business or project management, or significant equivalent experience Strong technical knowledge of transmission network design, construction, maintenance and operations across lines, substations and protection assets Proven experience managing large maintenance or construction portfolios (up to ~$100m p.a.) Sound commercial acumen and a strong understanding of risk management Advanced capability using ERP systems (SAP or equivalent), geospatial tools and complex data sets Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across internal and external stakeholders Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma or similar) Resilience, adaptability and a commitment to ongoing learning You'll play a key role in enabling the safe, reliable delivery of Tasmania's transmission network while working with passionate experts in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.
What's on offer This is a Permanent full time opportunity, 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: Flexible work arrangements including a 9 day fortnight 20 days of annual leave per year + an additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year Electricity discount of *****% (following probationary period) Paid volunteer days (we strive to give back to the community) Free onsite parking (It all adds up) Onsite gyms (plus an annual health and wellbeing rebate) Personalised career pathways and professional development opportunities All the equipment you'll need to be successful in your role