Senior Environmental Advisor

About this role

Senior Environmental Advisor

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 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 Play a key role in shaping the environmental success of TasWater's capital works program. You'll lead environmental and statutory compliance across a diverse portfolio of projects, working closely with delivery partners and internal stakeholders to drive sustainable outcomes, manage compliance risks, and achieve exceptional environmental performance. Leading a high-performing Environmental Management Team, you'll foster collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement while making a lasting impact on Tasmania's communities and environment.

• Drive sustainability initiatives and environmental performance across project delivery.

• Contribute to the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects that benefit Tasmania's communities and environment.

• Coordinate and facilitate monitoring and oversight of Principal Contractor partner activities to ensure compliance with regulation, legislation and TasWater specifications.

• Manage environmental, legislative, and development approvals, including council development applications and regulatory approvals, to support successful project delivery.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with councils, regulators, contractors, community groups, and other key stakeholders to navigate approvals and community interests.

• Understand and support TasWater's strategic role in serving the community, demonstrating a commitment to delivering outcomes that align with our purpose and working collaboratively as part of a high-performing team.

For a full copy of the position description, please click HERE What we're looking for We're looking for an experienced environmental professional with a strong understanding of environmental and statutory compliance, approvals, and project delivery within infrastructure, utilities, construction, or a similar industry. You'll bring experience partnering with and overseeing principal contractors, monitoring performance to ensure compliance and successful project outcomes. With excellent stakeholder management skills, you'll be confident working with project teams, regulators, councils, contractors, and community stakeholders to navigate complex environmental and development matters while delivering sustainable outcomes.

• Possession of an appropriate Environmental, Planning, or Science Degree qualification.

• Demonstrated specialist knowledge, skills and experience in managing and delivering sustainability, environmental and statutory compliance activities for a range of asset types and project complexities, preferably within the water industry or within a similarly scaled infrastructure utility, Government-owned corporation, or similar environment.

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar senior role managing projects.

• An understanding of, or passion for, delivering essential infrastructure that supports communities and protects the environment.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups.

• Demonstrated experience, or strong familiarity, with monitoring and overseeing principal contractor performance, building effective partnerships, and ensuring contractors meet environmental, statutory, and project delivery requirements.

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 $135,072 - $150,080 (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 would like to learn more about the role, please reach out to Genevieve Rider – Head of Project Performance via email at Genevieve.Rider@taswater.com.au or call 0447 910 191

If you require assistance in applying, please contact Ash Reid – Talent Acquisition Partner via email at ashley.reid@taswater.com.au or call 0455 518 051 Our applications will be closing on Monday 10th August at 10:00AM 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.