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Period of Appointment Appointment to the role is on a fixed-term, full-time basis for two years.
Duties Provide high-level strategic advice and recommendations to the department on all aspects of assigned programs, including developing strategic approaches to project management and delivery, procurement strategies, contract administration, grant deed management, and developing risk management strategies. Establish and maintain close working relationships with program partners and project consultants to ensure a strong joint commitment to the success of program and projects. Manage resources and oversee all phases of the program and projects, including briefing and managing consultants, critical review of contract documentation, contract administration, and certification of payments in accordance with industry standards and quality assurance principles, with specific emphasis on the management of value, risk, probity, and process. Manage the financial, information, human, and physical resources of program and projects in accordance with Government and Departmental policies, guidelines, and directions, and ensure that defined and agreed outcomes are delivered. Manage grant deed development and reporting, including critical review of documentation, administration, and certification of payments in accordance with the deed terms and conditions, considering industry standards and quality assurance principles, ensuring that the risks and processes are managed efficiently and effectively. Brief Ministers, Heads of Agency, Sponsors, and other stakeholders and represent the Agency in high-level interdepartmental forums as required. Engage and provide strategic direction to key consultants. Support Project Steering Committees and Working Groups so that timely decisions are made to ensure the successful delivery of the program and projects and Tasmanian Government Commitments. Other duties as required by the Director, Infrastructure Strategy, Policy and Partnerships. Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents To apply, please provide a one- to two-page document outlining your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
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