Our Business Working at TasWater 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 920 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 $1.7 billion to ensure a safe and secure water future for a growing Tasmania, and will we make great steps towards our aspirations of net zero carbon emissions and towards zero waste. Visit our website or YouTube channel to learn more. The Role Are you someone who loves keeping things organised and helping a busy team run smoothly? We’re looking for a motivated, detail‑focused Purchasing Officer to join our fast‑paced Purchasing team. This role suits someone who enjoys accurate data entry, supporting purchasing processes, and working in a friendly, collaborative team. We need someone reliable, curious, and comfortable switching between tasks as priorities change. We welcome candidates with purchasing or supply chain experience, as well as those interested in building a career in this area. If you bring strong attention to detail and a positive, can‑do attitude, we’re more than happy to train and support you. In this role, you’ll play an important part in keeping our purchasing workflow running smoothly. You will: Be responsible for the governance process related to purchasing functions; High volume Invoice receipting; Enter purchasing data quickly and accurately; Work with internal teams to clarify requests or missing information; Track and follow up on outstanding orders and deliveries in a timely manner Your work will help keep everything moving by making sure our teams get what they need, when they need it — and you’ll play a key role in that process. What we're looking for We’re looking for someone who enjoys helping others, thrives in a busy environment, and brings a positive, flexible approach to their work. You’ll be supporting a team that receives a high volume of queries, so being able to stay calm, friendly, and responsive is key. If you enjoy understanding what people need, providing great service, and keeping things moving, you’ll fit right in. You'll bring Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to switch tasks and priorities as needed; A friendly, approachable manner, able to “read the room” and understand what people need; Strong customer service skills, with confidence handling a high volume of queries; Good computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; Great communication and stakeholder engagement skills, both written and verbal; Preferably experience in purchasing or familiarity with purchasing processes — but we’re more than happy to train the right person who’s eager to learn. Why TasWater Across our multi-disciplinary organisation, we are serious about enhancing the skills and careers of our team members. When you join TasWater, 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 permanent role can be based in either Hobart, Launceston, or Devonpor t and attracts a salary of $82,680.88 – $87,274.25 (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 TasWater values and vision. If you want to learn more about this role or need assistance in applying, please contact Stephen Penneyston – Purchasing Team Leader at taswater.com.au or call 0429 789 402. If you need assistance in applying, please contact Jane Nguyen – Talent Acquisition Coordinator at taswater.com.au or call 0498 608 719. Application will be closed on Tuesday, 24th February 2026 at 10:00 AM Please note: To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must have the right to work in Australia. As part of our recruitment process, you may be asked to participate in pre-employment checks relevant to the role. These may include a National Police Check or AusCheck, with any offer of employment subject to satisfactory outcomes.
