Salary:
$ 107,899.00 to $ 122,292.00 pro rata, per annum - plus 11.5 % 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:
Fixed term full-time day work (part-time hours may be considered by negotiation) commencing approximately 15 June 2025 for a period of 6 months.
Location:
Homes Tasmania - Community Infrastructure – Hobart
Note (**) - Specific work location to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Duties:
Primary Purpose / Focus :
As a member of the Community Infrastructure Property Maintenance team, the Project Manager - Procurement will be responsible for negotiating favourable purchasing arrangements in line with Treasurers Instructions, for products and materials required in the delivery of Property Maintenance services. This role involves developing and executing contracts and arrangements with external stockists, suppliers and manufacturers realising value for money through economies of scale, robust supply and social benefits such as engagement with Tasmanian businesses and partnerships with social enterprise schemes. This includes:
- Analysing data to determine high value/high usage products and materials including forecasting future requirements
- Evaluation of products and materials that may provide better value for money
- Engaging with other partner organisations such as Community Housing Providers or other Government Departments to maximise any economies of scale benefits
- Establish relationships with stockists and suppliers and mechanisms for review
- Identify a longer-term procurement strategy that seeks to incorporate access for contractors to preferable purchasing arrangements
- Development of operational processes and systems to support procurement
- Monitoring performance, reporting and identifying improvements.
Skills and experience :
Selection criteria includes:
- Demonstrated experience in the Tasmanian Government procurement framework and contract management and negotiation, particularly in an asset-management setting, with a strong track record of handling procurement activities related to property management.
- Experience in implementing strategies to reduce material costs whilst maintaining high service standards and aligning with broader Homes Tasmania objectives focusing on long-term community, tenant and asset benefits.
- Proficiency in analysing finance, data and performance tracking with a well-developed ability to interpret and understand information to make informed procurement decisions, with awareness of the specific needs challenges related to procurement in a government asset-management setting, coupled with understanding of legislation and policy directions.
- Note : - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for ALL the selection criteria of this position.
Desirable Requirements:
- Current Driver’s Licence,
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) : 
531905 Project Manager - Procurement (April 2025) HAHSA.pdf
Statement of Duties (Word) : 531905 Project Manager - Procurement (April 2025) HAHSA.docx
APPLICANT GUIDE:
Homes Tasmania - Applicant Guide January 2023.pdf
Homes Tasmania - Applicant Guide January 2023.docx
*** Prospective applicants please note: ***
- All prospective or interested applicants to this position are strongly encouraged to contact Wendy Parfitt (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: Wendy Parfitt - -
Email: wendy.parfitt@homes.tas.gov.au
Phone: (mob) 0404 666 798
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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.
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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 : people.services@homes.tas.gov.au
Application for Employment (Word).docx
Application for Employment (PDF).pdf
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