Senior Contract Manager (522518)(528358) - 2 vacancies

Tasmanian Government · Statewide · 3 days ago

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Seniority: Senior
Employment: Part time
Category: Legal

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) - 2 Vacancies

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 - Housing Policy and Programs - State-wide (**) - both vacancies

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 partnerships 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 Program unit, will help build effective relationships and manage performance to inform recommendations to senior management and the Homes Tasmania Board 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 the Authority externally, including the ability to build productive relationships with key stakeholders and to effectively communicate to resolve complex issues.
Well-developed contract management skills and demonstrated ability to negotiate positive outcomes and manage performance for significant and complex contracts, preferably of housing support services in Tasmania, in a manner that is client and community focused.
Well-developed written communication skills, including attention to detail skills, and demonstrated ability to prepare concise and correct written documents that identify relevant issues 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:

Current Driver’s Licence.
Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study from a recognised tertiary institution.

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) : Generic Senior Contract Manager Band 6 (March 2026) HAHSA.pdf

Statement of Duties (Word) : Generic Senior Contract Manager Band 6 (March 2026) 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 Belinda Jones (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: Belinda Jones

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (mob) 0417 511 406

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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 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 : [email protected]

Application for Employment (Word).docx

Application for Employment (PDF).pdf

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