Facilities Specialist

Role overview

TasNetworks is looking for an accomplished Facilities Specialist to help ensure its statewide sites and critical infrastructure remain safe, compliant, dependable and well run. This position is part of a busy operational environment where you will take ownership of facilities activities, manage physical security arrangements, coordinate contractors and support adherence to regulatory, safety and organisational standards.

Working alongside the Facilities Team Leader, you will help keep facilities secure, resilient and effective across Tasmania. The role suits someone who enjoys varied, practical work, can juggle competing priorities, and brings strong technical, security and coordination skills to a multi-stakeholder setting. You will also be expected to draft business cases and regulatory proposals that support business outcomes.

This position requires statewide travel and participation in a 1:4 on-call roster.

Compensation

This is Band 4, with a salary starting at $125,000 plus superannuation.

Key responsibilities

• Take charge of daily facilities operations across several Tasmanian sites, including planned and reactive maintenance and general operational support.
• Manage HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire and security systems so statutory obligations are met and work orders are completed on time.
• Oversee and review physical security controls, complete risk assessments, and help deliver continuous security coverage through contractor coordination.
• Support compliance with the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018, contribute to the CIRMP, and keep the necessary registers, records and documentation up to date.
• Source, appoint and manage contractors and delivery partners across civil, electrical, mechanical and specialist trades, ensuring WHS compliance and performance against KPIs and SLAs.
• Prepare business cases, reports, insights and other supporting documents for business needs and regulatory submissions.
• Assist with capital works, office moves and site upgrade projects from planning through to completion.
• Contribute to operating budget management, support capital budgeting and identify opportunities to reduce costs.
• Develop, maintain and apply site security procedures, emergency response plans and incident reporting processes.
• Work effectively with regulators, contractors, internal teams and the Responsible Entity on facilities and SOCI-related matters.

About you

You are a self-driven, well-organised facilities professional with solid experience in multi-site operations, contractor oversight and physical security systems. You are comfortable in a fast-moving setting, can balance immediate operational needs with longer-term priorities, and approach challenges with practical, solutions-oriented thinking.

Required experience and capabilities

• At least 5 years of experience managing facilities, property or building services across multiple locations.
• Practical knowledge of physical security systems, audits and risk assessment work.
• Working knowledge of the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act and related compliance obligations.
• Strong ability to create business documents, reports and procedures to a high standard.
• Proven skill in building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with workplace health and safety and broader compliance oversight.
• Ability to handle operational priorities while contributing to planning and improvement activity.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organisation.
• Alignment with TasNetworks values, including safety, customer focus, teamwork and forward thinking.

What’s on offer

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Lenah Valley, with statewide travel required. The package includes attractive pay and benefits, along with a supportive workplace where safety comes first.

• Flexible work options
• 20 days of annual leave plus 3 extra days between Christmas and New Year
• 16.66% electricity discount after probation
• Paid volunteer leave
• Free onsite parking
• Onsite gyms and an annual health and wellbeing rebate
• Personalised career pathways and professional development
• All equipment needed to succeed

Application process and additional information

Applicants should submit a cover letter explaining how their background matches the role, along with a current resume. Applications close at 11:59pm on Monday 27 July 2026, although the employer may begin reviewing applications and recruiting before the closing date.

For further information, contact Sam Pascoe, Facilities Team Leader, at sam.pascoe@tasnetworks.com.au.

TasNetworks is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disability, neurodivergent people and candidates of all ages.

To be considered, applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents or hold a current valid visa that allows them to meet the requirements of the role. Successful candidates will also need to complete pre-employment checks.

About TasNetworks

TasNetworks delivers safe and sustainable essential services across Lutruwita/Tasmania, with a focus on reliability, value and support for the energy transition. As Tasmania’s electricity transmission and distribution provider, the organisation serves around 300,000 residential, business, commercial and industrial customers, while also supporting telecommunications services and working with the community to make a lasting difference.

The company emphasises safety, customer service, teamwork, diversity and future-focused thinking.

Location context

The role is based in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, with Lenah Valley as the work location. Hobart is described as a rewarding place to live and work, with access to the Derwent River, nearby wilderness areas and well-known destinations such as Mona, Port Arthur and the Hobart Waterfront.