Project Manager - Delivery
Full Time – Permanent
Location – Hobart or Launceston
Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your career and grow the value of Tasmania’s agricultural sector?
We’re looking for a Project Manager - Delivery to support delivery of the $301 million Greater South East Irrigation Scheme.
This exciting project will deliver more than 30,000 megalitres of new, highly-reliable irrigation water to farmers in the State’s south east and deliver a net economic benefit to Tasmania of $291 million. It will also create more than 200 construction jobs and nearly 500 ongoing jobs.
This role would suit either an experienced Project Manager or an experienced Senior Project Engineer looking to take the next step in their career.
If this sounds like something you want to be part of, and you have the skills and experience to support the project team, apply now!
ABOUT US
Tasmanian Irrigation Pty Ltd is a State-owned Company that develops, owns and operates irrigation schemes in Tasmania, in accordance with sound commercial practice, to facilitate the expansion of agricultural production in the State.
Tasmanian Irrigation owns and operates 19 irrigation schemes across the state, along with additional inherited infrastructure. Tasmanian Irrigation’s promise to our irrigator customers is to provide reliable and consistent water at the lowest sustainable price while responsibly and sustainably managing our water resources, scheme assets and the environment.
Tasmanian Irrigation oversees development of irrigation schemes, funded through a unique public / private partnership model.
All schemes developed and operated by Tasmanian Irrigation are economically viable, environmentally sustainable, have strong community endorsement, are designed to last at least 100 years and deliver water at an average reliability of more than 95 per cent per annum.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Project Manager - Delivery, you will work alongside the Project Director to ensure the successful planning, design, approval, and execution of the GSEIS project. You will be responsible for ensuring that the project meets its scope, budget, and timeline while adhering to the highest safety and quality standards.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Essential Skills and Experience:
• Proven experience in project management, particularly in construction or water management.
• Formal qualifications in Project Management.
• Extensive knowledge of project and contract management practices.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and a talent for building and maintaining relationships.
• Budget management expertise, ensuring financial accountability.
• Strong people management skills, with a demonstrated ability to coordinate teams and stakeholders.
• Valid rights to work in Australia.
Desirable Skills:
• Formal qualifications in engineering, planning or environmental approvals.
WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN
You will have the opportunity to influence the organisation’s future growth which will make a visible impact right across Tasmania. You will be part of an organisation that will value you and support your future development, and you’ll be working in a positive and high-performance culture.
Some of the benefits our people enjoy include:
• Competitive remuneration package;
• Gym membership discounts;
• Private health corporate discounts;
• Flexible working arrangements (will vary depending upon the role);
• Free car parking at Launceston Airport (head office location) 365 days per year for both business and personal use;
• Health and Wellbeing Program;
• Tailored personal and professional development opportunities; and
• Employee Assistance Program access.
HOW TO APPLY
All interested applicants who meet the qualification and experience requirements as outlined in the position description are encouraged to apply via the Seek platform only.
Please ensure your cover letter includes:
• Why you are interested in this position;
• What relevant experience and qualifications you have; and
• Why you think you’d be great for this role.
*Please note that applications will be reviewed as received.