Salary:

$ 128,102.00 to $ 134,832.00 pro rata, per annum - plus 12.0 % Superannuation

Classification:

General Stream Band 7

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:

• Note: - This role is for a limited timeframe to meet current organisational needs associated with the implementation of Property Maintenance Service Model and Restructure 2025.

Fixed term full-time day work (part-time hours may be considered by negotiation) commencing ASAP until 30 June 2027 (a period of approximately18 months) 

• Please note: Other fixed term full-time and part-time vacancies, that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process.

Location:

Homes Tasmania - Branch – Community Infrastructure, Property Maintenance – Hobart (**)

Note (**) - Specific work location to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Duties:

Primary Purpose / Focus :

• Lead the activities of the Business and Compliance Team and manage the provision of quality services through the effective and efficient management of assigned human, physical and financial resources to ensure delivery of robust contractual provision to achieve value for money outcomes for publicly managed properties and ensure the achievement of financial, operational and performance targets for building compliance, contractual compliance and business support.
• Develop, implement and manage processes to manage Essential Building Services, ensuring legislation, guidelines, standards and internal policies and procedures are adhered to. Provide appropriate authoritative advice and expert support for building compliance matters.
• Lead as a central point for all building compliance matters, providing specialised guidance and advice taking into account legislation, standards, guidelines and internal policies and procedures.
• Coordinate staff in the provision of contract compliance and administration of the general maintenance, landscaping, essential maintenance and other relevant contracts and manage the day-to-day activities as part of the overall state-wide Property Maintenance Team.
• Develop and establish processes and systems for the effective management of business support services providing a single point of contact for all Ministerials and other Departmental enquiries, ensuring effective dissemination, review and monitoring.
• Provide authoritative, specialised advice on strategic and operational matters and lead project management and/or development for maintenance and procurement projects and ensuring the performance of contractors and relevant staff in relation to the delivery of identified projects.
• Develop high level and often complex business case proposals, project plans, communication strategies and any other relevant project documentation required in the development and administration of identified projects.
• Support the State Manager in determining strategies, priorities, work standards and resource allocation to achieve quality service delivery and meet established performance targets.

Skills and experience :

Selection criteria includes:

• Demonstrated highly developed leadership skills in an environment of change, competing priorities and outcome focused environment, together with a demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently manage human, financial, and physical resources.
• High level conceptual and analytical skills including the ability to understand political, social and organisational environments together with the ability to identify and respond to contemporary and complex issues impacting on the Homes Tasmania community infrastructure portfolio.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated competence to effectively manage conflicts and negotiate resolutions in a professional setting, with a demonstrated ability to represent Homes Tasmania and liaise effectively with service delivery staff, contractors, unions, tenants, government agencies and industry organisations and to identify and negotiate mutually acceptable solutions in situations of differing interests.
• Note : - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for ALL the selection criteria of this position.

Desirable Requirements:

• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Knowledge of contract management, procurement, compliance, building services and maintenance information systems and processes.

Essential Requirements:

• Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People (child related activity) Registration (Employment type)

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) :   531983 Business and Compliance Manager Band 7 (April 2025) HAHSA.pdf

Statement of Duties (Word) :   531983 Business and Compliance Manager Band 7 (April 2025) HAHSA.docx

APPLICANT GUIDE:  

  Homes Tasmania - Applicant Guide SFA July 2025.pdf

  Homes Tasmania - Applicant Guide SFA July 2025.docx

*** Prospective applicants please note: ***

• All prospective or interested applicants to this position are strongly encouraged to contact Tom Fletcher (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: Tom Fletcher

Email:  thomas.fletcher@homes.tas.gov.au

Phone: (03) 6166 3619

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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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