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 - Housing Policy & Programs – Preference for the role to be conducted from the North/ Northwest; however, Statewide applicants will be considered (**)
Note (**) - Specific work location to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Duties:
Primary Purpose / Focus :
This is a senior officer role within the Housing Policy and Programs branch, requiring experience in managing contracts with community sector organisations and demonstrated ability to think critically with strong communication skills to support change within Tasmania’s housing and homelessness system.
The Senior Contract Manager, as part of the Housing Support Programs unit, will help monitor the performance of service providers, manage the contract relationship with service providers, and ensure contractual obligations are being met. They will do this by keeping all stakeholders informed and providing timely and accurate advice to senior management and by working closely with service providers.
Skills and experience :
Selection criteria includes:
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, including verbal communication skills, and demonstrated ability to represent Homes Tasmania externally, and ability to build trust and work collaboratively with Homes Tasmania’s partners to maintain productive relationships.
- Highly developed time management and administrative skills, with demonstrated ability to work quickly under pressure, often according to complex rules and procedures, and be adaptive to change.
- Well-developed conceptual and analytical skills, including investigative skills, and demonstrated ability to understand the operational and financial risks of relevant service providers and make recommendations to shape strategic thinking at senior management level.
- Note : - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for ALL the selection criteria of this position.
Desirable Requirements:
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) : 
528358 Senior Contract Manager Band 6 (February 2025) HAHSA.pdf
Statement of Duties (Word) : 528358 Senior Contract Manager 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 Justine Brooks (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: Justine Brooks
Manager Housing Support Programs
Email: justine.brooks@homes.tas.gov.au
Phone: (mob) 0460 285 083
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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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