Organisational Development Manager

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 +50 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 5 years we’re investing $1.5 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

Reporting into the Head of Culture and Capability, this role is an opportunity to challenge the status quo and drive transformational change. In the role you’ll lead a small team responsible for delivering critical programs to strengthen culture, foster employee engagement, enhance leadership capability, and optimise performance across TasWater.

The leadership of this new function will include:

Program of work: Utilise data-driven insights to contribute to the development of a program, aligned to the TasWater Strategy.
Initiative design: Lead the effective development, execution, evaluation and continuous improvement of culture, leadership and performance initiatives.
Leadership development: Develop an organisation-wide leadership capability framework and supporting development plan that promotes leadership excellence.
Talent and succession: Develop and oversee programs to prepare high-potential employees for future leadership roles, ensuring a pipeline of capable leaders.
Coaching and advice: Support leaders with expert coaching and advice on a variety of people related topics.
People Leadership: Lead in alignment with TasWater’s Strategy, Vision, Values, and Behaviours.
What we're looking for

We're seeking a dynamic leader with a proven track record in driving performance and enhancing workplace culture.  This leader will have the agility to lead and deliver fit for purpose initiatives and provide expert advice. 

To be successful we’re looking for the following experience:


Leadership experience: Proven leadership inspiring and motivating teams to achieve desired outcomes within large, regulated organisations.
Senior-Level OD Experience: Proven expertise in designing and implementing organisational development strategies and initiatives.
Leadership Development Knowledge: Applied knowledge of contemporary leadership development principles and practices, including the development of leadership capability frameworks.
Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
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 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 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.

The Details

This role can be based in either Hobart, Launceston, or Devonport and attracts a salary of $1+0,000 (inclusive of superannuation), negotiable dependent on experience.

If you want to learn more about this role or need assistance in applying, please contact Eve Cole – Head of Culture & Capability on 0455 7+7 418.

Applications close 10am Tuesday 10th September 2024. Please visit our website to view the full Position Description.