The Team:

The Residential Accommodation Services Team forms part of the Commercial Services Unit, Infrastructure Services and property officers work under the broad direction of the Manager - Residential Accommodation to ensure that the Department of Health is able to offer accommodation to eligible on-boarding health service staff in line with its policy.

The Role:

The Residential Property Officer manages and oversees the provision of all aspects of residential accommodation for staff, contractors, and visitors in the South of Tasmania in line with relevant policies and procedures. This includes the responsibility for the management of accommodation contracts, coordination of tenancies, furnishing, service connection, maintenance and cleaning. The Residential Property Officer is the single point of contact for all issues in relation to accommodation for the area, including liaison, negotiation, and issue resolution with internal and external stakeholders and tenants.

You will need:

• Demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience in real estate or property management, together with demonstrated understanding and use of relevant legislation, including the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 and Residential Tenancies Regulations 1997.
• High-level interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skills and the demonstrated ability to effectively establish and manage relationships and use judgement and assertiveness with stakeholders including managers, vendors, agency staff and contractors necessary for the appropriate use of consultation and authority in liaison with clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Demonstrated high level of organisational skills including financial management, initiative, prioritisation, capacity, creativity, adaptability and flexibility in developing appropriate solutions and the capacity to deal with pressure, ambiguity, change and ensure work deadlines are met with minimal supervision.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $81,915 to $94,263 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• 527773, 527775 Residential Property Officer Band 4 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Eunice Forsman
Project Manager - Residential Accommodation
0439 984 551
[email protected]

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Please note applications close 7 September 2025 at 11:55PM