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Specialist Reliability Engineer

  • Pin (2)Hobart, Launceston, Devonport
  • UnionAU$152,924 - AU$169,915
  • Group (22) Engineering

Posted : 14/05/26
Applications Close :28/05/26

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. 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

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 
  • Solid 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. 
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 ian.gibb@taswater.com.au

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