Lead Contract Officer, Housing Support Programs

Salary:$ 124,371.00 to $ 130,905.00 pro rata, per annum - plus 11.0 % SuperannuationClassification:General Stream Band 7Award:Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) AwardAbout 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 from 29 April 2024 (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 - Housing Support Programs - Housing Policy and Programs - Statewide **** Note - Specific work location to be negotiated with the successful applicant.Duties:Primary Purpose / Focus :This is a senior leadership role within the Housing Policy and Programs branch, requiring experience in managing contracts with community sector organisations and to work collegially with Homes Tasmania's partners to support change within Tasmania's housing and homelessness system.The Lead Contract Officer, as part of the Housing Support Programs unit, will monitor the performance of service providers, participate in contract negotiations 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 and recommendations to senior management and by working closely with service providers.Skills and experience :Selection criteria includes:

• Demonstrated highly developed leadership skills including competence to Lead Contract management activities coupled with a high-level working knowledge of contract arrangements used for the community sector and familiarity with legal documents.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated competence to effectively manage conflicts and negotiate resolutions in a professional setting, including active listening skills, empathy, creativity in problem-solving, maintaining composure under pressure, and achieving mutually beneficial outcomes through collaborative negotiations.
• Highly developed time management skills, with demonstrated ability to work quickly under pressure, often according to complex rules and procedures, and be adaptive to change.
• 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 DocumentsStatement of Duties (PDF) :Statement of Duties (Word) :APPLICANT GUIDE:*** 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 BrooksPosition: Manager Housing Support ProgramsEmail: justine.brooks@homes.tas.gov.auPhone: 0460 285 083 (mob)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 :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.- OR -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 :Visit us at : or onBuilding homes, creating communities.