Salary:
$ 107,899.00 to $ 122,292.00 pro rata, per annum - plus 11.5 % Superannuation
Classification:
General Stream Band 6
Award:
Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award
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About us:
Homes Tasmania is building homes and creating opportunities for Tasmanians by delivering new social and affordable homes. We work with a range of agencies and sectors so Tasmanians can benefit from a resilient and diverse housing market that allows them to continue to improve their housing situation and all the opportunities that better housing makes possible.
Homes Tasmania is committed to investing in its people to ensure a sustainable and successful organisation through a positive workplace culture and highly capable employees . Find out how this role could work for you .
Period of employment / Hours:
Permanent full-time (76.00 hours per fortnight) day work (part-time hours may be considered by negotiation)
Location:
Homes Tasmania - Community Infrastructure – Hobart (**)
Note (**) - Specific work location to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Duties:
Primary Purpose / Focus :
As a member of the Community Partners and Projects team, contribute to the growth and sustainability of Tasmania’s social and affordable housing system, and other identified community infrastructure projects, by providing high level contract development advice to the Manager, on projects and initiatives that improve Tasmania’s affordable housing and community infrastructure portfolio.
The core objectives of the job are to:
- Provide high level contract development and management advice in the development of new initiatives to grow and improve Tasmania’s community infrastructure portfolio, with a particular focus on social and affordable housing.
- Lead the development of new contractual arrangements with key stakeholders including the Office of the Crown Solicitor and external partners.
- Support the Manager and the Lead Contract Officer in the ongoing contract management and compliance of existing contracts and pursue opportunities to establish more effective arrangements.
Skills and experience :
Selection criteria includes:
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the development of complex legal arrangements relating to property transactions, including the development of agreements involving multiple stakeholders, government owned land, capital grant contributions and land title, security, and tenure considerations.
- Well-developed ability to undertake financial analysis, interpret, analyse, and understand information, legislation and policy directions (particularly as it relates to the social and affordable housing system)and decide on or recommend appropriate action with the capacity to exercise discretion and judgement in an environment of change and uncertainty.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in contract implementation, and the management of contract performance, compliance principles and practices.
- Note : - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for ALL the selection criteria of this position.
Desirable Requirements:
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Current Driver’s Licence
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Significant experience in contract development, management, and compliance and/or tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, for example business administration or law.
Essential Requirements:
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- 1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
- a) crimes of violence
- b) sex related offences
- c) serious drug offences
- d) crimes involving dishonesty
- e) serious traffic offences (If Driver's License is an Essential Requirement )
- 2. Identification check
- 3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties (PDF) : 
519276 Senior Contract Officer Band 6 (February 2025) HAHSA.pdf
Statement of Duties (Word) : 519276 Senior Contract Officer Band 6 (February 2025) HAHSA.docx
APPLICANT GUIDE:
Homes Tasmania - Applicant Guide January 2023.pdf
Homes Tasmania - Applicant Guide January 2023.docx
*** Prospective applicants please note: ***
- All prospective or interested applicants to this position are strongly encouraged to contact Anna Balmforth (contact details below) for further information about the position, and clarification about the specific written requirements of your application .
- Also refer below on 'How to apply'
For more information (Contact Officer) :
Name: Anna Balmforth
Email: anna.balmforth@homes.tas.gov.au
Phone: (mob) 0438 067 960
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How to apply:
Your application to the vacancy must be submitted as a Short Form Application (SFA)
SFA consists of a maximum two-page written application plus a resume.
SFA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Applicants : SFA Applicant FAQS Jan 2023.docx
Online applications are preferred - please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.
If you apply online: - Please DO NOT send a hard copy application as well. - You do not need to upload an Application for Employment form.
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If you have any difficulty accessing/using the online application process please email your application documents (preferably combined as 1 word or pdf document only) AND a copy of the application form (below) to : people.services@homes.tas.gov.au
Application for Employment (Word).docx
Application for Employment (PDF).pdf
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