Working at TasWater isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to deliver social, environmental, and economic benefits for Tasmania today, and tomorrow.Our talented workforce of over 920 employees keeps Tasmania thriving by providing exceptional water and sewerage services to over 460,000 customers every day.We have a bold and ambitious future, inspired by our vision to unlock water's full potential, and centred on our customers and communities, our people and partners, the environment, and our collective water future.Over the coming 5 years we're investing $1.9 billion to ensure a safe and secure water future for a growing Tasmania, and will we make great steps towards our aspirations of net zero carbon emissions and towards zero waste. Visit our website or YouTube channel to learn more.
The Role
The Program Control Reporting Lead plays a central role in shaping how TasWater understands and delivers its capital program. You'll support the Manager Program Control by leading the coordination and enhancement of reporting that informs decisions across groups, portfolios, programs and projects.
In this role, you'll bring together data, insights and collaboration to help ensure TasWater's capital investment is effectively delivered, monitored and communicated. You'll work closely with Project Delivery teams and Delivery Framework Partners to align reporting processes, strengthen integration and ensure information flows reliably and consistently across a complex delivery environment. This position drives proactive, data‐informed decision‐making, risk management, and performance outcomes.
You will:
* Lead the coordination of portfolio and project reporting cycles, supporting the development of clear, accurate reports covering capital delivery, financial performance, commercial insights, people metrics, and other portfolio-wide measures.
* Develop and analyse capital program data to support informed decision‐making, early identification of risks, and improved performance outcomes.
* Ensure reporting meets commercial and contractual requirements and supports achievement of KPIs, performance targets, and organisational expectations.
* Work collaboratively with internal teams and Delivery Framework Partners to interpret reporting outputs, integrate data across systems, and make sure information supports business needs.
* Support continuous improvement of reporting processes, systems, and analytics within Project Delivery.
This role suits someone who enjoys bringing structure and clarity to complex information, values strong collaboration, and wants to contribute to a more integrated and insight‐driven capital delivery function.
For a full copy of the position description, please visit our website - www.taswater.com.au
What we're looking for
We're seeking a proactive program reporting specialist who can bring clarity, structure, and insight to a large and diverse capital delivery environment. You'll be someone who is confident working with data, collaborating across teams, and helping others understand what the numbers really mean for performance outcomes.
You will bring:
* Relevant qualifications in Business, Finance, Commerce, Accounting, Mathematics or a related discipline, or equivalent experience gained through practice.
* Proven experience in reporting, modelling, or analytics within a corporate or project‐driven environment, ideally with exposure to capital or infrastructure delivery.
* Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights that support informed decision‐making.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across internal teams and external delivery partners.
* A practical, detail‐focused approach, balanced with the ability to step back and understand the broader program context.
* Confidence in influencing performance outcomes, guiding others through data interpretation, and helping lift reporting maturity across the organisation.
This role suits someone who's curious, organised, and committed to continuous improvement—someone who enjoys simplifying complexity and helping teams make better decisions.
Why TasWater
Across our multi‐disciplinary organisation, we are serious about enhancing the skills and careers of our team members. When you join TasWater, you join a company that offers career development pathways, training courses, and access to subject matter experts.We are continuing to build an inclusive workplace and workforce that truly represents the Tasmanian community that we serve. We value diversity in all its many forms and welcome a range of perspectives and identities to enrich the way we work and what we do.We take pride in being acknowledged as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. Visit the Work180 website to view our benefits and policies, such as 18 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents regardless of tenure and with full superannuation contributions. We're continuing to work on future benefits through a dedicated Employee Experience team.
The Details
This role can be based in either Hobart, Launceston, or Devonport and attracts a salary of $131,265 – $145,850 (inclusive of superannuation), negotiable dependent 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 our TasWater values and vision. If you want to learn more about this role please contact Melanie Crane - Manager Program Control at *************@taswater.com.au or call 0429531657
If you require assistance in applying, please contact Ash Reid – Talent Acquisition Partner via email at ***********@taswater.com.au or call 0455 5180 51
Our applications will be closing on Wednesday 1st April at 11:00AM
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.
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