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Period of Appointment

Fixed term for 3 (three) years

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 
This position can be in Hobart, Devonport or Burnie. 

Duties

• Coordinate and manage all aspects of the FF&E component of capital projects, including procurement processes, financial monitoring, and the delivery and installation of furniture.
• Coordinate FF&E procurement activities, including market research, preparation of tender documentation, and supplier engagement, while maintaining accurate records of procurement decisions, quotes, and communications.
• Prepare high-level project and procurement documentation in alignment with relevant State Government and Departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Develop and maintain detailed FF&E schedules and specifications including tracking the delivery and installation of FF&E items, ensuring compliance with project timelines, work health and safety and quality standards.
• Lead the development and establishment of contracts, including long-term service delivery contracts for furniture and equipment, consultancy contracts for specialist services and assist in drafting scopes of work, evaluation criteria, and contract documentation.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with staff, management and other key stakeholders, ensuring the provision of high-quality client-focused services to support achievement of the objectives of the Capital Programming and Delivery program.
• Coordinate and oversee the delivery of key project management activities including the delivery of minor works projects and contract management.
• Contribute to risk management, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives for the Strategic Infrastructure Projects team.
• The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.

Desirable Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications.
• Understanding of Prison and Court operations and broader justice system, or ability to quickly acquire such knowledge.

Pre-employment Checks

The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.

The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, making false declarations, malicious damage and destruction to property, serious traffic offences, crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice, Executive or the Legislative Power.
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.
3. Identification check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (357080) Project Officer - Capital Programming and Delivery - Jul 2025.docx

 Statement of Duties (357080) Project Officer - Capital Programming and Delivery - Jul 2025.pdf

 Information for applicants (Strategic Infrastructure Projects).docx

 Information for applicants (Strategic Infrastructure Projects).pdf

- Insert Word & PDF version of 'Information for Applicants (Output)'

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.  We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4911.

For more information

Jarrod Meehan
Project Manager - Strategic Infrastructure Projects 
Email: jarrod.meehan@justice.tas.gov.au 
Phone: 0455 267 337

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

People Strategy Team
(03) 6165 7603