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 of12 months.

• 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 - 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 extensive experience in strategic coordination, stakeholder engagement, and operational policy in complex service delivery environments. The position primarily supports Homes Tasmania’s responsibilities for ensuring suitable housing arrangements for children and young people with disability in voluntary out-of-home care, consistent with state and national frameworks.

The Senior Housing Support Coordinator, as part of the Specialist Accommodation Unit, will coordinate housing responses, support risk management, and work collaboratively with providers, families, and government partners. The role also contributes to housing outcomes for other vulnerable cohorts with exceptional or urgent needs, preparing evidence-based advice to senior management and the Homes Tasmania Board.

Skills and experience :

Selection criteria includes:

• Highly developed capability in leading and coordinating complex housing responses for vulnerable cohorts with exceptional needs, with the capacity to apply operational policy consistent with state and national frameworks. This includes a primary focus on children and young people with disability in voluntary out-of-home care.
• Highly developed analytical and organisational skills, including the ability to prepare clear documentation, reports, and evidence-based advice, and to provide timely and accurate recommendations to senior management.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trust, represent Homes Tasmania effectively, and maintain productive relationships with service providers, families, and government partners.
• 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:

• 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) : 526556 Senior Housing Support Coordinator Band 6 (July 2025) HAHSA.pdf

Statement of Duties (Word) : 526556 Senior Housing Support Coordinator Band 6 (July 2025) HAHSA.docx

APPLICANT GUIDE:

Homes Tasmania - Applicant Guide SFA July 2025.pdf

Homes Tasmania - Applicant Guide SFA July 2025.docx

*** Prospective applicants please note: ***

• All prospective or interested applicants to this position are strongly encouraged to contact David Mitchell (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: David Mitchell

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (mob) 0436 938 216

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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 2023.docx

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.

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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 : [email protected]

Application for Employment (Word).docx

Application for Employment (PDF).pdf

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