Salary:
$ 107,899.00 to $ 122,292.00 pro rata, per annum - plus 12.0 % 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 ASAP for a period of 6 months.
- Please note: Other 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 Policy and Programs – Statewide (**)
Note (**) - Specific work location to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Duties:
Primary Purpose / Focus :
This is a senior officer role within the Housing Policy and Programs branch, requiring extensive experience in state government procurement processes and demonstrated ability to manage complex tendering activities in line with the Treasurer’s Instructions and relevant procurement frameworks.
The Senior Procurement Officer, as part of the Commissioning Unit, will support the delivery of multiple procurement processes over a six-month period by ensuring quality assurance of tender documentation, maintaining probity, overseeing evaluation processes, and providing specialist advice on procurement risks and compliance to achieve consistent and transparent procurement outcomes.
Skills and experience :
Selection criteria includes:
- Demonstrated ability to provide timely and accurate advice, recommendations and solutions to senior managers and colleagues on relevant issues across the spectrum of their responsibilities.
- Significant knowledge and experience in state government procurement, including demonstrated understanding of the Treasurer’s Instructions, probity requirements, and the ability to develop tender documentation and processes that meet compliance obligations.
- Highly developed time management skills and the demonstrated ability, both individually and as a member of a team, to plan, organise, set priorities, and complete tasks to meet deadlines.
- 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) : 
532980 Senior Procurement Officer Band 6 (September 2025) HAHSA.pdf
Statement of Duties (Word) : 532980 Senior Procurement Officer Band 6 (September 2025) HAHSA.docx
APPLICANT GUIDE:
Homes Tasmania - Applicant Guide SFA July 2025.pdf
Homes Tasmania - Applicant Guide SFA July 2025.docx
*** Prospective applicants please note: ***
- All prospective or interested applicants to this position are strongly encouraged to contact Annie Abbott (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: Annie Abbott
Email: annie.abbott@homes.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6166 0882
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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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