Salary:

$ 81,915.00 to $ 94,263.00 pro rata, per annum - plus 11.5 % Superannuation

Classification:

General Stream Band 4

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:

Permanent full-time (76.00 hours per fortnight) day work (part-time hours may be considered by negotiation) - 2 Vacancies.

Location:

Homes Tasmania - Office of the Chief Executive Officer – Hobart 

Duties:

Primary Purpose / Focus :

• Provide the primary point of contact in the Minister’s Office for Homes Tasmania.
• Coordinate a range of complex administrative and communication activities to support the operations of the Minister’s Office.

Skills and experience :

Selection criteria includes:

• Understanding, or ability to acquire an understanding, of the functions and operation of the Tasmanian Government, including the functions of executive government and the operation of the Cabinet system, Parliament, including procedures associated with legislation, and relevant agencies of other governments, together with experience in public sector administration, ministerial correspondence, policy development and research.
• Good communication skills, demonstrating initiative, judgement and discretion when dealing with sensitive issues, including the ability to understand the political, social and organisational environment.
• Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and liaise effectively with staff and clients at all levels.
• Note : - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for ALL the selection criteria of this position.

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) :   518429 Departmental Liaison Officer (February 2025) HAHSA HT.pdf

Statement of Duties (Word) :   518429 Departmental Liaison Officer (February 2025) HAHSA HT.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 Alex Schouten (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: Alex Schouten

Email:  alex.schouten@homes.tas.gov.au

Phone: (mob) 0418 396 316

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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 : people.services@homes.tas.gov.au

Application for Employment (Word).docx

Application for Employment (PDF).pdf

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