Specialist Reliability Engineer (Launceston)

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 5 years we’re investing $1.2 billion to ensure a safe and secure water future for a growing Tasmania, and we will make excellent steps towards our aspirations of net zero carbon emissions and towards zero waste. The Role In this role, you will provide high-level specialist leadership in Reliability Engineering, guiding the development, optimisation and performance of water, sewer and reuse assets. You will play a critical role in shaping asset strategy by delivering expert insights, technical advice and evidence-based recommendations that inform investment decisions and long‑term planning. Working closely with cross‑functional teams, you will drive improved asset reliability, support operational excellence, and contribute to departmental and organisational objectives. Your expertise will ensure our infrastructure is safe, sustainable and capable of meeting current and future customer needs.
- Building and developing the performance, condition and risk of the assets (past, current and predictive).
- Project technical input / oversight of the Water Efficiency Program, Sewer Improvement Program and Overall Scheme Asset Health visibility.
- Lead, direct and contribute to application of Reliability Engineering practices to eliminate defects, analyse mean time to failure, and optimise investment interventions to maintain expected levels of service across water, sewer and reuse assets.
- Contribute to organisational objectives by ensuring infrastructure reliability aligns with safety, compliance and customer service requirements.
- Partner with operations, maintenance and planning teams to identify issues, develop solutions and support continuous improvement initiatives. For a full copy of the position description, please click HERE. What we're looking for We’re seeking an experienced Reliability Engineering professional with strong technical expertise, exceptional analytical capability and the ability to influence asset strategy. You will bring a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset, strong stakeholder engagement skills and a commitment to delivering safe, reliable and sustainable outcomes across complex water and wastewater systems.
- Degree in Engineering or relevant discipline, or equivalent competency.
- Minimum 10 years experience in a similar role with a focus on reliability engineering.
- Strong experience within asset management and process management.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the capability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to fostering a safe, healthy and supportive work environment, promoting wellbeing and ensuring safe asset management practices. 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. The Details This role can be based in either Hobart, Launceston, or Devonport and attracts a salary of $152,924
- $169,915 (inclusive of superannuation), negotiable dependent on experience. 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 want to learn more about this role please contact Ian Gibb – Head of Asset Performance via email at If you require assistance in applying, please contact Ash Reid – Talent Acquisition Partner via email at or call . 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. Our applications will be closing on Thursday 28th May at 10:00 AM. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r8ixb