Independent Chair, NWTD Stakeholder Liaison Group

About the role

Are you looking for an opportunity to help shape the delivery of one of Tasmania’s most significant energy infrastructure projects?

TasNetworks is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced professionals to join as Independent Chair of our Stakeholder Liaison Group (SLG) for the North West Transmission Developments (NWTD).

Working an average of 5 hours per month, key responsibilities include:

• Facilitating meetings, fostering inclusive discussion and active participation


• Championing the collective perspectives and recommendations of SLG members to TasNetworks


• Ensuring TasNetworks genuinely considers SLG perspectives and recommendations in project decision making


• Collaborating with TasNetworks to plan meetings, engagement activities and member enrichment opportunities


• Ensuring effective two-way information flow between SLG members and TasNetworks

About the Stakeholder Liaison Group

The SLG is a key engagement forum that supports the construction and commissioning of the NWTD. Their purpose is to:

• enable stakeholders to directly share feedback on behalf of the organisations or communities they represent, ensuring TasNetworks understands local needs, priorities and concerns


• identify emerging risks and issues early so they can be addressed in a transparent and timely way


• foster positive, constructive relationships between TasNetworks and stakeholders to support smooth project delivery


• provide opportunities for stakeholders to shape positive outcomes for local communities


• offer a structured forum for TasNetworks to share clear and timely project updates.

The Independent Chair is a pivotal role, acting as the conduit between SLG members and TasNetworks – providing leadership, guidance and support to enable the group to achieve its purpose.

The group meets quarterly. In general, meeting duration will be three (3) hours. Read more about the SLG, including the group’s Terms of Reference here.

About you

To be successful in the role we are looking for a candidate with the following:  

• You must be living or working in Tasmania


• Prior experience facilitating or chairing large and diverse groups


• Sound knowledge of the energy supply chain


• An assertive, warm and engaging facilitation style


• Excellent time management and organisational skills


• The ability to remain neutral and set aside personal interests to represent the collective position of the group

What's on offer

This is a  reumerated position for a Three (3) year inital tenure with the option for a further year or until the commission of the NWTD.

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.

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 Friday 10 July 2026. We will be review applications as they are received and may start our recruitment process prior to the closing date.

For further information about the role, please contact Jordan Abell, Major Projects Engagement Partner, [email protected]

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 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.

As an essential service provider owned by the people of Tasmania, it’s fundamentally important we consider the best interests of our customers when making decisions that affect them – from investments in new infrastructure such as NWTD, to customer service excellence measures.

Our SLG plays a key part in this work and is one of several established groups that we rely on to deepen our understanding of what our customers value and expect from us, now and into the future. Read more about our SLG here.