About the role
Band 4 - base salary from $125,000 per annum (plus super) - total package to be negotiated with preferred candidate based on skills and experience
We have an opportunity for an experienced Planning Specialist to join our team and support the strategic planning and optimisation of work programs across TasNetworks’ overhead distribution network.
In this role, you’ll help plan and coordinate a portfolio of capital and maintenance works, ensuring programs are structured for safe, efficient delivery by our Field Operations teams. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders to build and maintain a 12-month rolling works plan, aligning project priorities, budgets and resource availability.
What you’ll do
1. Support the strategic planning and optimisation of overhead distribution network work programs
2. Develop and maintain a 12-month rolling works plan for capital, maintenance and customer-initiated projects
3. Build work packages ready for delivery, including planning resources, plant and materials
4. Develop resource capacity plans to support the delivery of a major annual works portfolio
5. Work closely with teams across design, program delivery, asset management, safety and logistics
6. Monitor program progress and adjust plans to manage risks, priorities and budgets
7. Use systems such as SAP, IFS and ESRI geospatial tools to develop and optimise work programs
About you
You’re a practical and analytical planner with experience coordinating complex work programs in a maintenance, construction or utilities environment.
You will bring:
8. Qualifications in project management, works management, business systems or similar, or equivalent industry experience
9. Experience planning and coordinating large work programs or project portfolios
10. Strong understanding of distribution network work delivery or similar infrastructure environments
11. Experience using ERP systems (such as SAP) and geospatial tools to manage work programs
12. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions in complex situations
13. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
14. A focus on continuous improvement and efficient work delivery
15. Current driver’s licence
This is a great opportunity to play a key role in planning and coordinating the work that keeps Tasmania’s electricity network running safely and reliably, be sure to submit your interest today.
What's on offer
This is a Permanent full time opportunity, offering an attractive remuneration and benefits package.
At TasNetworks we want to power a bright future for our people, our community and our customers. We offer a supportive work environment where safety is at the heart of everything we do.
As an “employer of choice” we offer excellent employee benefits including:
16. Flexible work arrangements
17. 20 days of annual leave per year + an additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year
18. Electricity discount of 16.66% (following probationary period)
19. Paid volunteer days (we strive to give back to the community)
20. Free onsite parking (It all adds up)
21. Onsite gyms (plus an annual health and wellbeing rebate)
22. Personalised career pathways and professional development opportunities
23. All the equipment you'll need to be successful in your role