Project Officer

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 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 - Information & Technology Management Services - Hobart

Duties:

Primary Purpose / Focus :

• Contribute to and support the planning, coordination, and delivery of projects and branch activities in accordance with approved strategies, governance frameworks, and business priorities.
• Collaborate with Homes Tasmania's business units, vendors, and stakeholders by providing high-quality administrative, governance, and secretariat support to enable transparent reporting, effective engagement, and consistent project outcomes.
• Contribute to the building of an inclusive and collaborative team environment across the ITMS Branch, supporting the smooth operation of branch priorities and enabling Homes Tasmania to achieve its stated objectives.

Skills and experience :

Selection criteria includes:

• Demonstrated ability to plan, organise and coordinate administrative and logistical functions across a branch or project, supporting the smooth delivery of projects or business operations, together with proven experience in applying planning tools such as prioritisation, collision planning, and work program coordination.
• Proven experience in supporting governance, procurement, and reporting processes, including preparing accurate records, assisting with contract administration, reviewing complex documentation, and ensuring compliance with organisational and government standards.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain, and manage project documentation, together with the proven capacity to provide high-quality secretariat support for governance bodies (e.g., Steering Committees), including the preparation and distribution of, agendas, papers, minutes, registers and schedules (risks, issues, actions, and decisions).
• Note : - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for ALL the selection criteria of this position.

Desirable Requirements:

• Completion of or progress towards a certificate in Project Management or equivalent.

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) : Project Officer Band 5 (October 2025)

Statement of Duties (Word) : Project Officer Band 5 (October 2025)

APPLICANT GUIDE:

Homes Tasmania - Applicant Guide SFA July

Homes Tasmania - Applicant Guide SFA July

*** Prospective applicants please note: ***

• All prospective or interested applicants to this position are strongly encouraged to contact Scott Miller (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: Scott Miller

Email: 

Phone: (mob

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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

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 :

Application for Employment

Application for Employment

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