Hobart, Tasmania, Australia On-site AUD 121,231 - 121,231 Yearly

TasNetworks is hiring a Quality Assurance and Governance Specialist

About the Role

At TasNetworks, we’re powering a bright future for Tasmania. We are looking for a Quality Assurance and Governance Specialist to sit at the core of the Owner’s project delivery team for the NWTD Project. This role provides independent assurance and governance discipline to ensure the project is delivered safely, compliantly, and in alignment with approved objectives.

What You'll Do

  • Establish and maintain the Project Quality & Governance Framework and Quality Management Plan.
  • Deliver risk‑based assurance across Owner teams and contractors, confirming compliance with governance, quality, and risk requirements.
  • Monitor EPC contractor performance and verify adherence to quality systems, ITPs, and construction controls.
  • Execute the integrated assurance schedule, including audits, reviews, and surveillance.
  • Conduct independent assurance of processes, documentation, deliverables, and internal controls.
  • Identify systemic risks, trends, and control weaknesses, recommending corrective actions.
  • Prepare executive‑level assurance reports, dashboards, and governance‑ready insights.
  • Oversee assurance systems to ensure accurate documentation and traceability.
  • Escalate material non‑conformances and persistent governance failures.
  • Drive continuous improvement by embedding lessons learned into project controls and governance.

What We're Looking For

  • Demonstrated experience in quality assurance, governance, or compliance roles within major infrastructure, construction, or engineering projects.
  • Strong understanding of construction methodologies, quality management systems, and technical standards.
  • Ability to confidently interpret engineering drawings, specifications, ITPs, and compliance documentation.
  • Experience monitoring contractor performance and managing non‑conformances.
  • High‑level analytical capability across scope, cost, schedule, and risk impacts.
  • Strong leadership qualities, including negotiation and issue‑resolution capability.
  • Experience establishing new processes, frameworks, or teams in a major project setting.

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with ISO 9001, construction quality frameworks, or similar standards.

Technical Stack

  • Procore
  • InEight

Team & Environment

You will be part of the Owner’s project delivery team, providing independent assurance and governance for the NWTD Project.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Compensation: Band 5 - base salary from $121,231 per annum (plus super). Total package to be negotiated based on skills and experience.
  • Free onsite car parking.
  • 20 days of annual leave per year + an additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year.
  • Leave Loading.
  • Electricity discount of 16.66%.
  • Career development with RTO and personalised career pathways.
  • Onsite gyms (plus an annual health and wellbeing rebate).
  • All necessary tools and equipment provided.

Work Mode

This is an onsite role located in Hobart.

TasNetworks is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to responding to every applicant. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people.

Required Skills
ProcoreInEightQuality AssuranceGovernanceComplianceConstruction MethodologiesQuality Management SystemsTechnical StandardsEngineering DrawingsSpecificationsITPsContractor Performance MonitoringNon-conformance ManagementAnalytical SkillsRisk Analysis
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TasNetworks
Tasmania's provider of electricity transmission and distribution services, committed to providing customers with affordable and reliable electricity while helping Australia transition to cleaner energy sources.
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Job Details
Department Project and Program Management
Category qa_testing
Posted 2 months ago