Position details

Tasmanian Government•Meriden, CT

19h

About The Position

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 . 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 with service providers and manage performance to inform recommendations to senior management and the Homes Tasmania Board .

Requirements

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.
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.