Project Commercial Lead

About this role

Project Commercial Lead

Our Business 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 4 years we’re investing $1.2 billion to ensure a safe and secure water future for a growing Tasmania, and we will 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 Lead and shape the commercial success of TasWater’s capital works programme. As our Project Commercial Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving value, quality, and performance across our capital delivery activities. You will guide commercial strategy, oversee contract administration, strengthen partner relationships, and contribute to systems that ensure commercial excellence. In this role you will: • Lead commercial management activities across Project Delivery’s capital works programme.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, partners, and internal teams.

• Oversee contract administration, ensuring compliance, value for money, and clear performance expectations.

• Manage and assess claims, support dispute resolution, and advise on mitigation strategies.

• Contribute to commercial systems, reporting dashboards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Foster a collaborative and high‑performance team culture aligned with TasWater’s values.

For a full copy of the position description, please click HERE What we're looking for We’re seeking a proactive commercial leader who brings strong judgement, relationship capability, and a passion for driving value in complex project environments. You will bring: • Experience in commercial management, contract administration, or procurement in a project or infrastructure environment.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate complex commercial issues into practical actions.

• Confident communication and stakeholder engagement skills across a range of internal and external groups.

• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build productive partnerships.

• Proven ability to deliver to deadlines in a fast‑paced delivery environment.

• Tertiary qualifications in Law, Business, Commerce, Accounting, Construction, or Project Management (or equivalent).

Desirable attributes: • Experience in the utilities sector.

• Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement in commercial and contract processes.

• Commitment to safety, quality, sustainability, and positive team culture

• Experience administrating NEC4 contracts

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. At TasWater, we invest in growing great leaders. All people‑leader roles are supported by our structured Leadership Development Program; a comprehensive suite of learning that includes workshops, coaching, online modules, mentoring, and on‑the‑job development. The program is designed to build capability, confidence, and consistency in how we lead, ensuring our leaders are equipped to support their teams and contribute to a positive, inclusive culture. Joining TasWater means access to ongoing professional development and a clear pathway to becoming the best leader you can be.

The Details

This role can be based in either Hobart, Launceston, or Devonport and attracts a salary of $157,359 - $174,843 (inclusive of superannuation)

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 or need assistance in applying, please contact Ash Reid – Ashley.reid@taswater.com.au, 0455 518 051.

Applications for this role will close at 10am on 7th August 2026

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.