Residential Property Officer (520795)

Department of Health, Tasmania; West Coast; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and accelerat

Leave entitlements including study

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) in Burnie is seeking a Residential Property Officer to manage Tasmania's statewide residential accommodation portfolio, ensuring high-quality services for staff, contractors, and visitors.

You will oversee tenancy arrangements, property maintenance, furnishings, cleaning, utilities, contracts and stakeholder relationships to support delivery of health services across the State.

Qualifications

• Experience in property, tenancy or accommodation management.
• Highly organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communicator with stakeholders and customers.
• Proficient in systems including Microsoft Office, RMS Cloud and Smartrak.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage tenancy arrangements and a statewide residential accommodation portfolio.
• Oversee property maintenance, furnishings, cleaning and utilities.
• Manage contracts and stakeholder relationships to support health services delivery.
• Work independently and with a team to deliver high-quality accommodation services across Tasmania.

Skills

Property management

Tenancy management

Customer service

Microsoft Office

RMS Cloud

Smartrak

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field

Tools

RMS Cloud

Smartrak

Job description

North West Regional Hospital

The North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) in Burnie is a 160-bed facility and the principal referral centre for Tasmania's North West community. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of services including general medicine, surgery (including orthopaedics), intensive care, cancer services, paediatrics, outpatient clinics, and specialist services. NWRH maintains strong partnerships with the University of Tasmania's Rural Clinical School and TasTAFE, supporting a wide range of clinical education and professional development opportunities.

Located on Tasmania's picturesque north-west coast, Burnie offers an outstanding lifestyle with affordable living, stunning natural landscapes, and a welcoming regional community. Enjoy easy access to pristine beaches, national parks, walking trails, quality local dining, and a range of outdoor recreational activities. With short commute times and an excellent work-life balance, Burnie is the ideal location to build a rewarding healthcare career while enjoying all that Tasmania has to offer.

The Team

The Statewide Residential Accommodation Services team forms part of the Department of Health's Property Services team within Infrastructure and Risk Services. The team manages a diverse portfolio of residential accommodation across Tasmania that supports recruitment, retention and service delivery in both metropolitan and regional locations.

This is an exciting time to join the team as the residential accommodation portfolio continues to evolve and modernise through the introduction of new technology platforms, including RMS Cloud and an electronic key management system, and contemporary accommodation management practices.

The team is supportive, collaborative and values professional development, innovation and continuous improvement. We are committed to providing exceptional customer service and are guided by the Department of Health's CARE Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence in all that we do.

The Role

The Residential Property Officer plays a key role in managing the Department of Health's statewide residential accommodation portfolio, ensuring high-quality accommodation services are provided for staff, contractors and visitors across Tasmania. Working both independently and collaboratively, the role manages tenancy arrangements, property maintenance, furnishings, cleaning, utilities, contracts and stakeholder relationships to support the delivery of health services throughout the State.

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

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have demonstrated experience in property, tenancy or accommodation management and the ability to effectively manage a diverse portfolio of properties.
• Be highly organised, adaptable and capable of managing competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Be a strong communicator who enjoys building relationships and delivering high-quality customer service to a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Be proficient in, or able to quickly learn, systems and software applications including Microsoft Office, RMS Cloud and Smartrak.
• Take a proactive, solutions-focused approach and work collaboratively as part of a supportive team guided by the Department's CARE Values.

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 we can onboard you.

• Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Position Feature: May be required to work outside normal business hours

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

$85,196 to $97,915 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 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:

• Generic Residential Property Officer.docx

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx

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