Vegetation and Insurance Specialist

About the role

Band 5 - base salary from $121231 per annum (plus super) - total package to be negotiated with preferred candidate based on skills and experience

At TasNetworks were looking for a motivated Vegetation and Insurance Specialist to play a key role in keeping our network safe and reliable by helping drive the planning and delivery of vegetation management programs with some additional responsibilities linked to our insurance processes.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong analytical organisational and communication skills who enjoys variety collaboration and contributing to programs that directly protect our people our customers and the environment. The role suits someone whos comfortable working with data and risk insights engaging with operational teams and contractors and helping strengthen how we plan prioritise and manage vegetation risks across the network.

While the position also contributes to the insurance portfolio its primary focus is the vegetation program and performance.

Duties Of The Role Include

• Drive the planning and tracking of vegetation programs across the state.
• Establish maintain and improve vegetation management plans and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
• Lead risk profiling incident reviews and the development of proactive vegetation management strategies.
• Lead and collaboratively evaluate innovative and resilience-based approaches to managing vegetation risk.
• Coordinate contractor and partner reporting to ensure safety reliability and performance standards are met.
• Provide administrative and reporting support to insurance operations including renewals registers and claims tracking.

About you

Youre organised analytical and motivated by the opportunity to make a tangible impact on network safety and reliability. You enjoy variety take pride in accuracy and thrive in a collaborative environment.

Youll also bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Risk Asset Management Business Environmental Management or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong analytical and research capability with the ability to track performance and manage detailed documentation
• Confident communication and positive relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and work effectively across all levels of internal and external stakeholders
• Solid skills in Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint and enthusiasm for learning new tools and systems
• A proactive safety-first mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement and sustainable outcomes
• A keen interest in vegetation risk network resilience or asset management with experience in GIS Power BI SQL DAX or Python and a solid understanding of regulatory or risk-based programs in utilities or infrastructure (desirable)

If you want to help keep communities safe by supporting vegetation programs that protect Tasmanias energy network submit your application today!

Whats on offer

This is aPermanent full time opportunity offering an attractive remuneration and benefits package.

At TasNetworks we want to power a bright future for our people our community and our customers. We offer a supportive work environment where safety is at the heart of everything we do.

As an employer of choice we offer excellent employee benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• 20 days of annual leave per year an additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year
• Electricity discount of 16.66% (following probationary period)
• Paid volunteer days (we strive to give back to the community)
• Free onsite parking (It all adds up)
• Onsite gyms (plus an annual health and wellbeing rebate)
• Personalised career pathways and professional development opportunities
• All the equipment youll need to be successful in your role

We are proud to be work180 accredited check us out here.

Can you see yourself living here

If youre considering a move Tasmanias capital city historic Hobart/nipaluna offers an incredible setting for success in this role. Located on the picturesque river Derwent youll be surrounded by breathtaking world heritage wilderness areas just a short distance away. Immerse yourself in a relaxed lifestyle and have easy access to iconic destinations like Mona Port Arthur and the historic Hobart Waterfront. Hobart will provide a captivating backdrop to your professional journey.

How to apply

Please ensure you attach acover letter outlining how your skills and experience are aligned with this role and a current resume. For more information about this opportunity and to acquire a position description please click here.

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 30th November 2025 however we will be reviewing applications upon receipt and may commence our recruitment process prior to the closing date.

For further information about the role please contact Tyler Lemmo Leader Insurance and Vegetation

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.

To be eligible for this position you are required to have Australian citizenship permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfilthe requirements of this role. Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks.

About Us

TasNetworks is Powering a Bright Future by delivering safe and sustainable essential services while maximising value for all of Tasmania.

As Tasmanias provider of electricity transmission and distribution services we are committed to providing our customers with affordable and reliable electricity while helping Australia transition to cleaner energy sources. We have 300000 residential business commercial and industrial customers and are committed to working with our community to make a meaningful difference to the lives of Tasmanians through and beyond the delivery of electricity and telecommunication services.

By joining TasNetworks you will experience the difference of a company that puts customers first values safety above all unifies in the face of challenges and embraces diversity and forward thinking.

Together we are powering a bright future for Tasmania.