Senior Housing Advisor

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:

Permanent full-time (76.00 hours per fortnight) day work (part-time hours may be considered by negotiation)

• Please note: Other permanent full-time and part-time vacancies, and 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 – Housing Policy & Programs –  State-wide (**)

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 experience in major project coordination, with strong analytical, conceptual, research, writing and personal management skills to provide evidence-based, operational policy advice to optimise system conditions for housing services delivery.

The Senior Housing Advisor, as part of the Government Relations and Strategic Policy unit, will lead and support delivery-critical reform projects, coordinate major initiatives aligned with the priorities of the Homes Tasmania Board, and provide advice to senior management, the Board, the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Department of State Growth, and other government stakeholders. The role involves contributing to Homes Tasmania's interface with government processes, preparing submissions for funding opportunities, and informing State Growth's work in leading strategic housing and homelessness policy.

Skills and experience :

Selection criteria includes:

• Highly developed conceptual, analytical and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to prepare clear, concise and accurate documents that identify key issues, present evidence-based options, and make recommendations to inform strategic decision-making at senior management and Board level.
• Proven time management and organisational skills, including the ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities within complex procedural environments, and adapt flexibly to change.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team, represent Homes Tasmania with professionalism, build constructive relationships with government and external stakeholders, and resolve complex issues through effective communication.
• Note : - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for ALL the selection criteria of this position.

Desirable Requirements:

• Current Driver's Licence.
• Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study from a recognised tertiary institution.

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) : Senior Housing Advisor Band 6 (September 2025)

Statement of Duties (Word) : Senior Housing Advisor Band 6 (September 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 Brad 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: Brad Kelly

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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