Scientist - Operational Support and Improvement

Our Business

Working at Tas Water 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 950 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 $1.9 billion to ensure a safe and secure water future for a growing Tasmania, and we will make great steps towards our aspirations of net zero carbon emissions and towards zero waste. Visit our website or You Tube channel to learn more.

The Role

We're looking for a scientist with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver optimisation solutions across Tas Water's treatment and network systems. This role provides an unique opportunity to lead innovative and technological initiatives as well as using your technical expertise and scientific methodology to improve the performance and sustainability of our operations. You'll work across teams to apply innovative scientific methods, drive system improvements, and deliver critical support to operations.

Key responsibilities:

• Optimise treatment and network systems through detailed analysis of reliability, risk, quality, and cost, and support capital project identification
• Support Operations staff with protocols, mentoring, and technical guidance to build system compliance and performance ownership
• Lead and support trials of innovative technologies aimed at improving treatment outcomes and reducing risk
• Apply scientific principles and methodologies to investigate and resolve complex water and wastewater challenges
• Promote a strong safety culture by adhering to Zero Harm principles and supporting health, safety, and environmental standards

For a full copy of the position description, please click HERE.

What we're looking for

We are seeking an experienced and driven engineering professional to support the delivery of high-quality water and sewerage system solutions. The successful candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, practical problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders.

• Degree in Science (relevant to this team/discipline) or equivalent competency
• In-depth understanding of scientific concepts and principles pertaining to water and sewerage assets
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to interpret and advise on technical plans and drawings
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, regulations, and Codes of Practice
• Substantial experience applying professional scientific methodology and problem-solving skills.

Why Tas Water

Across our multi-disciplinary organisation, we are serious about enhancing the skills and careers of our team members. When you join Tas Water, 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 is preferably based in Hobart, but we are open to considering candidates in Launceston and Devonport. This role attracts a salary of $98,340.52 - $103,803.89 (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 Tas Water values and vision.

If you would like to learn more about this role or have a confidential conversation, please contact Anthony Allan - Manager Operational Improvement at

Our applications will be closing on Tuesday, 20th May at 10:00 AM.