Governance Partner

About the role

 

Band 5 - base salary around $130,591 per annum (plus super) - total package to be negotiated with preferred candidate based on skills and experience 

 

At TasNetworks, efficient and effective governance is critical to our achieving our purpose to deliver safe and sustainable essential services while maximising value for all Tasmanians. 

 

In this role, you will actively partner with Leaders to understand their unique operational context, and support them to effectively identify, exercise and meet their governance responsibilities. You will provide trusted advice and coaching to use processes, tools and systems to establish effective controls and assurance, and integrate and operationalise governance and compliance obligations.  

As Governance Partner, you will collaboratively shape the continuous improvement of governance and compliance frameworks, systems and processes that support operational excellence and overall governance and compliance performance.

This role is all about influence and impact, driving continuous improvement and making governance practical, accessible and achievable.

 

About you

 

To excel in this role you will bring a solid understanding of contemporary governance and assurance practices, along with a drive to create meaningful change. Your experience supporting diverse stakeholder groups in complex operational settings affirms your ability to build trusted business relationships and deliver value.

 

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a strong grasp of governance and compliance frameworks and understands governance, risk and compliance systems
• Is skilled at simplifying complex governance and compliance concepts into actionable insights
• Enjoys coaching and enabling teams to build capability
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
• Is proactive, accountable, and always seeking better ways to do things

 

This is an exciting opportunity to grow your governance career in a dynamic organisation where your work will have real impact.

 

What's on offer

 

This is a permanent full-time opportunity based out of Hobart, 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:

• Free onsite car parking
• 20 days of annual leave per year + an additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year
• Electricity discount of 16.66%
• 17.5% leave loading (paid annually)
• Career development - we have our own RTO and can create personalised career pathways in both trade and leadership
• Onsite gyms (plus an annual health and wellbeing rebate) 
• All the tools and equipment you'll need to be successful

 

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

 

How to apply

 

Please ensure you attach a cover 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 on Sunday 22 November 2026, 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 Deb Pedley, Leader Governance and Compliance – deb.pedley@tasnetworks.com.au

 

TasNetworks is committed to equal opportunity and values a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals and those of all ages.

 

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the 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 Lutruwita/Tasmania.

As Tasmania’s 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 300,000 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 Lutruwita/Tasmania.