Working atTasWateris more than just employment,it'sa chance to contribute to social, environmental, and economic progress for Tasmania, now and into the future.Our team of around 920 skilled employees plays a vital role in the state's wellbeing, delivering high‐ quality water and sewerage services to more than 460,000 customers every day.
We'redriven by a bold vision to unlock water's full potential. Our future is centred on our customers and communities, our people and partners, and our shared responsibility to protect the environment and secure Tasmania's water future.Over the next fouryears,we'reproposing to invest$1.2billion to support a growing state, improve water security, and take major steps towards our net zero emissions and zero waste goals.VisitourwebsiteorYouTubechannelto learn more.
The Role
We're looking for an experienced and strategic
Manager Health and Safety - Systems and Performance
to join our People, Culture & Safety team on a
permanent full-time basis
.
Reporting to the Head of Health & Safety, this role leads the development, implementation and continuous improvement of TasWater's health and safety systems, performance frameworks, analytics and strategic programs. You'll play a key role in strengthening organisational capability, improving safety outcomes and ensuring our approach to health and safety remains contemporary, data-driven and aligned to business priorities.
This is a unique opportunity to influence safety performance across a complex organisation, partnering with leaders at all levels to drive continuous improvement, innovation and strategic change.
In this role, you will:
Lead the governance, prioritisation and delivery of TasWater's Health & Safety Program of Work.
Drive the continuous improvement of health and safety management systems, frameworks, standards and processes.
Develop and enhance health and safety performance measures, reporting, analytics and insights.
Lead strategic initiatives and transformational programs that strengthen organisational safety capability and maturity.




Maintain and enhance our Health & Safety Risk Profile to support informed decision-making.
Partner with stakeholders to identify and implement improvements to systems, processes and technology solutions.
Provide expert advice on health and safety systems, performance, governance and risk management.
Build solid relationships across the business to influence positive safety outcomes and support strategic change.
Lead and develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture of trust, inclusion and continuous improvement.
What we're looking for
We're seeking a collaborative and influential leader with a strong background in health and safety systems, performance improvement and organisational change.
To thrive in this role, you'll bring:
Tertiary qualifications in health and safety, occupational hygiene, project management, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience developing and improving health and safety systems, reporting frameworks, analytics and risk management tools.
Demonstrated experience leading strategic programs and transformational change initiatives.
Strong leadership capability with experience building organisational capability and driving performance improvement.
Experience working within high-risk operational environments such as utilities, mining, construction, energy, logistics or similar industries.
Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, standards and best practice.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, including the ability to influence senior leaders.
A data-driven approach to decision-making and continuous improvement.
A current Class C Driver Licence.
Highly regarded:




Experience leading cultural and behavioural change initiatives within a complex organisation.
Why TasWater
Across our multi‐disciplinary organisation,we'recommitted to helping every team member grow their skills and shape a meaningful career. JoiningTasWatermeans stepping into a workplace that offers clear development pathways, practical training opportunities, and access to experienced subject matter experts who support your growth.
We'realso focused on building a genuinely inclusive workforce,one that reflects the diversity of the Tasmanian community we serve. We value the many perspectives, backgrounds, and identities our people bring, knowing they enrich how we work and the impact we create.
We'reproud to be recognised by WORK180 as an employer of choice for women. You can explore our benefits and policies on the WORK180 website, including 18 weeks paid parental leave for all parents,available regardless of tenure and inclusive of full superannuation. Our dedicated Employee Experience team continues to evolve these offerings to support our people into the future.
The Details
This role can be based in either
Hobart, Launceston, or Devonpor
t and attracts a salary of
$157,359 - $174,853 (inclusive of superannuation)
.
Please note that this role may occasionally require after-hours work or participation in an on-call roster to support business and operational requirements.
If you want to learn more about this role, please contact
Tim Cubit - Head of Health & Safety
at
************
or
If you need assistance in applying, please contact
Roly Srivastava – Talent Acquisition Officer at
************
or
Our applications will be closing on
Wednesday, 12th 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 toparticipatein pre-employment checks relevantto the role. These may include a National Police Check orAusCheck, with any offer of employment subject to satisfactory outcomes.
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📌 Manager H&S - Systems & Performance (Launceston)
🏢 TasWater
📍 Launceston