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 .

About the Role - Primary Purpose / Focus of Duties:

The Manager – Office of the Chief Executive Officer provides high level strategic advice to the Homes Tasmania Board, Chief Executive Officer and Executive on organisational governance and policy, and machinery of government matters.

• Provide high level strategic and operational advice to the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Executive on governance matters and board policy and procedures, finalise and distribute board papers and meeting minutes, and ensure the completion of actions arising from board meetings.
• Provide high level strategic advice to the Chief Executive Officer and Executive on matters relating to Ministerial, Cabinet and Parliamentary processes.
• Manage the relationship between Homes Tasmania and the Minister’s Office, including engagement with the Minister’s staff and coordination of the provision of accurate and timely information.
• Oversee the effective management of major parliamentary processes for Homes Tasmania including Budget Estimates and preparation of the Homes Tasmania Annual Report.
• Manage complex enquiries, prepare complex correspondence and provide high level research, advice and analysis in relation to Homes Tasmania policies and practices.
• Brief the Executive and the Chief Executive Officer and other stakeholders on developing issues and represent Homes Tasmania in high-level interdepartmental and intergovernmental forums.

Position Selection Criteria includes:

• Demonstrated high level management experience with the ability to provide a high standard of leadership in a complex, professional work environment, with a proven track record in achievement of required outcomes.
• Politically astute with demonstrated experience and knowledge of the machinery of government, with the ability to identify relevant issues and make sound judgments within a complex operating environment.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of corporate governance principles, and in supporting an effective relationship between a governing board and organisational management.

Note : - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position .

** Refer below on How to Apply **

NOTE : **** Interested applicants should contact Susan Butterworth in the first instance to discuss the scope and extent of the written application process ****

Classification:  General Stream Band 8 (HAHSA)

Salary: $139,470.00 to $148,863.00 pro rata, per annum - plus 12.0 % Superannuation

Location: Homes Tasmania - Office of The Chief Executive Officer - Hobart

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..

Contact:  Susan Butterworth on (mob) 0428 126 744 or e-mail:  susan.butterworth@homes.tas.gov.au

Statement of Duties:   . 524263 Manager Office of the Chief Exe Band 8 (January 2026).PDF 

Essential Requirements:

Pre-employment Checks:

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 Drivers License is an Essential Requirement )
• 2.  Identification check
• 3.  Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

NOTE:  All current Tasmanian State Service employees are eligible to apply to this vacancy.

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 and encouraged - please click the 'Apply Now' button. 

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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 quoting the vacancy number to : people.services@homes.tas.gov.au