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 more social and affordable homes. We work with a range of parthers 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 2 years.
- 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 - Office of the CEO , Communications and Media - State-wide (**)
Note (**) - Specific work location to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Duties:
Primary Purpose / Focus :
Under the general direction of the Manager Communications and Media, the Senior Communications Consultant is responsible for external and internal communications services for Homes Tasmania, including the More Homes Initiative.
- Support the achievement of positive outcomes for Tasmanians by working collaboratively across all Homes Tasmania’s business units and with external stakeholders.
- Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of communications and stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Deliver accurate, accessible communications using contemporary communications methods targeted to the identified audience.
- Help build Homes Tasmania’s social licence by stakeholder engagement and consultation.
Skills and experience :
Selection criteria includes:
- High level, conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills including the ability to develop and contribute to Homes Tasmania’s initiatives, strategies, and issues management in the context of human services and infrastructure development.
- Highly developed written communication skills, including the capacity to use a broad range of technology to produce quality documents in a variety of communication formats and presentation styles.
- Well-developed understanding of media and newsworthiness and the ability to translate policy and program strategies and activities into positive media opportunities.
- 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) : 
526939 Senior Communications Consultant Band 6 (October 2025) HAHSA.PDF
Statement of Duties (Word) : 526939 Senior Communications Consultant Band 6 (October 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 Skye Kelly (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: Skye Kelly
Email: skye.kelly@homes.tas.gov.au
Phone: (mob) 0418 394 208
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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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