Salary:

$ 111,754.00 to $ 126,579.00 pro rata, per annum - plus 12.0 % 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)

• Please note: Other permanent full-time and part-time vacancies, and 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 - Community Infrastructure, Community Partners and Projects – Hobart (**)

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

Duties:

Primary Purpose / Focus :

• Contribute to the effective implementation of new and existing Commonwealth and State programs that grow and improve Tasmania’s community infrastructure portfolio, with a particular focus on the supply of new social and affordable housing.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and clients that contribute to the successful implementation of identified social and affordable housing programs and initiatives.
• Maintain effective business processes, procedures and information management that supports successful project delivery for the Community Partners and Projects team.

Skills and experience :

Selection criteria includes:

• High level project management skills (including contract development, administration, procurement and project delivery), preferably within the building and construction sector in Tasmania.
• High level strategic, conceptual, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills (across financial, legislative and policy settings) including the ability to make sound recommendations and exercise discretion in an environment of change and uncertainty.
• High level communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, with a demonstrated ability to build productive relationships and engage effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex issues and achieve good project outcomes.
• Note : - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for ALL the selection criteria of this position.

Desirable Requirements:

• A full and current motor vehicle driver’s license
• Tertiary qualifications or significant experience related to the following disciplines:
  o Project management
  o Urban and Regional Planning
  o Architecture

Essential Requirements:

• Current Tasmanian Working with Children (Vulnerable People) 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.  Identification check
• 2.  Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Statement of Duties (PDF) :   528469 528470 Senior Program Officer (February 2025) HAHSA.pdf

Statement of Duties (Word) :   528469 528470 Senior Program Officer (February 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 Rachael Benjamin (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: Rachael Benjamin

Email:  rachael.benjamin@homes.tas.gov.au

Phone: (mob) 0428 440 827

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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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