Salary:

$ 128,102.00 to $ 134,832.00 pro rata, per annum - plus 12.0 % Superannuation

Classification:

General Stream Band 7

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:

• Note: - This role is for a limited timeframe to meet current organisational needs associated with the implementation of Property Maintenance Service Model and Restructure 2025.

Fixed term full-time day work (part-time hours may be considered by negotiation) commencing ASAP until 30 June 2027 (a period of approximately18 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 - Branch – Community Infrastructure, Property Maintenance – North (**)

Note (**) - Specific work location to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Duties:

Primary Purpose / Focus :

• Lead the regional team and manage the delivery of quality maintenance services to achieve value for money outcomes.
• Coordinate staff in the provision of contract administration of the maintenance, landscaping, building compliance and other relevant contracts and oversees the day-to-day activities of the Area Property Maintenance unit.
• Manage the efficient and effective delivery of services including budget management and assigned human, physical and financial resources and ensure the achievement of financial, operational and performance targets.
• Provide authoritative, specialised advice on strategic and operational matters and lead project management development for maintenance and procurement projects ensuring the performance of contractors and relevant staff in relation to the delivery of identified projects.
• Develop high level and often complex business case proposals, project plans, communication strategies and any other relevant project documentation required in the development and administration of identified projects.
• Support the State Manager in determining strategies, priorities, work standards and resource allocation to achieve quality service delivery and meet established performance targets.
• Ensure efficient coordination of contractors and internal trade teams, including adherence to all requirements, robust scheduling and appropriate audit regimes.

Skills and experience :

Selection criteria includes:

• Demonstrated highly developed skills and high level experience in the management of human, financial, and physical resources in an environment subject to change and competing priorities.
• High level conceptual and analytical skills including the ability to understand political, social, and organisational environments together with the ability to identify and respond to contemporary and complex issues impacting on the Homes Tasmania asset portfolio.
• Highly developed communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills with a demonstrated ability to represent Homes Tasmania, liaise and negotiate effectively with service delivery staff, contractors, unions, tenants, government agencies and industry organisations to identify and negotiate mutually acceptable solutions in situations of differing interests.
• Note : - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for ALL the selection criteria of this position.

Desirable Requirements:

• Relevant trade/industry knowledge.
• Knowledge of maintenance information systems and associated performance reporting solutions.
• Experience in maintenance service delivery including contractor management.
• Current Driver’s Licence.

Essential Requirements:

• Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People (child related activity) Registration (Employment type)

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.  Identification check
• 2.  Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Statement of Duties (PDF) :   Generic Area Maintenance Manager Band 7 (April 2025) HAHSA.PDF

Statement of Duties (Word) :   Generic Area Maintenance Manager Band 7 (April 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 Tom Fletcher (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: Tom Fletcher

Email:  thomas.fletcher@homes.tas.gov.au

Phone: (03) 6166 3619

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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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