Who we are

TasPorts is a state-owned company responsible for ten Tasmanian ports and the Devonport Airport. We are a vertically integrated organisation providing a diverse range of port and marine operations and services around Tasmania. Our vision is to proudly connect people, products and solutions for the benefit of all Tasmanians.

With 99% of the State's freight moving through our multi-port system, TasPorts facilitates vital trade to enable industry partners and communities while ensuring the highest environmental and safety standards.

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

The role

As Programme Manager - Performance and Governance , you will lead strategic governance and performance functions across the Major Projects portfolio. This senior role provides oversight of project controls-including cost, schedule, contracts, procurement, document control, and assurance-to enable delivery excellence. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will partner with Programme and Project Managers to ensure compliance, transparency, and continuous improvement across all major infrastructure initiatives on a 2-year fixed contract.

This is a full-time, 2-year contract position based in Hobart.

Key Duties

- Strategic Leadership & Team Management: Lead a multidisciplinary team and embedded consultants; align objectives with divisional strategy; foster a high-performance, collaborative culture; maintain functional knowledge to ensure continuity during absences.

- Project Controls & Commercial Oversight: Oversee integrated project control systems and tools; lead contract management and procurement planning; endorse commercial processes and advise on risk, compliance,



and value; collaborate with legal and commercial teams to ensure governance alignment.

- Governance & Assurance: Maintain frameworks for performance reporting, document control, and assurance; coordinate gateway reviews and ensure audit readiness; monitor compliance with internal policies and external regulations; drive initiatives to improve control maturity and operational resilience.

- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as strategic advisor to Programme and Project Managers; build relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders; represent Major Projects in cross-functional initiatives and governance forums

About you

You are an experienced leader with deep expertise in project controls, governance, and assurance within major infrastructure environments. You combine strategic thinking with strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Your leadership style fosters collaboration, resilience, and continuous improvement across complex programmes.

What you will have

Experience: Proven leadership in project controls and governance for major infrastructure programmes; extensive experience managing multidisciplinary teams.

Knowledge: Advanced understanding of cost, schedule, contracts, procurement, and document control; strong grasp of legal and risk frameworks.

Skills:



High-level communication and stakeholder engagement; ability to manage competing priorities and drive cultural change.

Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related discipline; eligibility to obtain MSIC.

Desirable: Certifications in project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2); experience in public sector or state-owned enterprise environments; familiarity with project control systems (e.g., Primavera, Aconex, SAP).

Why work for us?

Join TasPorts and be part of an organisation that keeps Tasmania connected. In a team of this size your work is visible, and you will see its effect on the business and on the communities around our ports.

We offer career development opportunities, income protection, wellbeing leave, community service leave, a supportive team culture, flexible work options where appropriate, 15 weeks paid parental leave, free parking at many TasPorts locations and wellbeing initiatives.

Where to next?

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace, where the individual differences of our employees are considered value-adding. We encourage applications from suitably qualified persons, including Indigenous Australians, people of all ages and people with a disability.

All applications are to include the following:

- Current CV

- Cover Letter

For more information about TasPorts, please visit our website: , or if you have any questions regarding the role - please contact our Recruitment team via email: View email address on aplitrak.com

Please click on the below link to APPLY NOW. Please note only applications made through the link will be considered.

Applications close 12noon - 16th November.

📌 Programme Manager - Performance and Governance (Major Projects) (Hobart)
🏢 Tasmanian Ports
📍 Hobart