Principal Consultant

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)

Location:

Homes Tasmania - Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Governance, Risk and Compliance – Hobart (**)

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

Duties:

Primary Purpose / Focus :

The Principal Consultant is responsible for assisting with the development, implementation and maintenance of frameworks, supporting plans and resources to underpin Homes Tasmania's strategic governance framework. This includes :

• Organisational planning and performance reporting
• Risk Management
• Governance related committees including the Homes Tasmania Board and associated advisory committees.

The role will also:

• Provide specialist advice and guidance to the Manager, Governance, Risk and Compliance and divisions on the implementation of related plans and performance reporting requirements
• Ensure compliance with Right to Information and Personal Information Protection legislation
• Support senior management to identify opportunities for continuous improvement;
• Provide supervision and support to assigned staff within the business unit.

Skills and experience :

Selection criteria includes:

• High level research and analytical skills, including relevant experience in developing, implementing, reporting on performance of and maintaining strategic governance and risk frameworks.
• High level knowledge and understanding of relevant standards, legislation and service models for organisational governance, risk management, strategic and business planning, performance reporting and associated principles and practices, together with the proven ability to interpret and develop relevant policy and legislation.
• High-level interpersonal skills, including consultation, communication, negotiation and facilitation skills to effectively liaise with and support the Divisions.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality documents in a variety of communication formats for a range of target audiences.
• Note : - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for ALL the selection criteria of this position.

Desirable Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications

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) : Principal Consultant Band 7 (June 2025) HAHSA.PDF

Statement of Duties (Word) : Principal Consultant Band 7 (June 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 Lynden Pennicott (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: Lynden Pennicott

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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