Project Manager - Land Release (524997)

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:

Fixed term full-time day work (part-time hours may be considered by negotiation) commencing ASAP for a period of 6 months.

Location:

Homes Tasmania - Community Infrastructure - Asset Management and Planning – South 

Duties:

As the senior member of the Asset Management and Planning team, contribute to the growth and sustainability of Tasmania’s community infrastructure portfolio, with a particular focus on social and affordable housing, through the delivery of major land development projects.  The core objectives of the job are to:

• Identify, plan and secure approval for land development projects that meet current and future demand for social and affordable housing. 
• Provide specialist land use planning advice across Homes Tasmania, with specific reference to the Community Infrastructure business unit.

Skills and experience :

Selection criteria includes:

• Demonstrated high level working knowledge of the Tasmanian Planning System, with particular reference to the identification and resolution of planning challenges and opportunities associated with all aspects of property development e.g. rezoning, subdivision, redevelopment, intensification/change of use.
• Demonstrated high level ability to identify, develop and manage complex land development projects, including demonstrated experience working with the construction related trades and industry representatives to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Note : - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for ALL the selection criteria of this position.

Desirable Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications related to the following disciplines:
  • Land use planning – town and/or statutory;
  • Project management;
  • Construction management – residential and commercial, and
  • Auditing and compliance

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) :  524997 Project ManagerLand Release Band 7 (April 2023) HAHSA WWCR.pdf

APPLICANT GUIDE:  

 Homes Tasmania - Applicant Guide January 2023.pdf

 *** Prospective applicants please note: ***

• All prospective or interested applicants to this position are strongly encouraged to contact Richard  Gilmour (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: Richard Gilmour

Email: ***************@homes.tas.gov.au

Phone: 0438 515 *** (mob)

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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.

- 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 : ***************@homes.tas.gov.au

Application for Employment (Word).docx

Application for Employment (PDF).pdf

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