Senior Applications Specialist (527735)

Salary:

$ 107,899.00 to $ 122,292.00 pro rata, per annum - plus 12.0 % Superannuation

Classification:

General Stream Band 6

Award:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award

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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)

• Please note: Other permanent full-time and part-time vacancies, and 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 -Information and Technology Management Services –  State wide (**)

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

About the role: 

As a Senior Applications Specialist, you will lead the delivery of applications administration, support and maintenance services to ensure the stability, security and effective operation of Homes Tasmania’s applications, digital tools and technologies. You will oversee a diverse application environment that includes business‑critical systems, online platforms, and the organisation’s digital experience and content management environments.

You’ll provide direction to application specialists and coordinate key application lifecycle activities, including system enhancements, integrations, upgrades, release management and performance monitoring. You will also guide the governance and optimisation of digital experience and content management platforms that support Homes Tasmania’s websites, intranet and related digital channels, ensuring all environments comply with security frameworks, operational policies and agreed service standards.

Working closely with business units, external stakeholders, vendors and service providers, you will help ensure service levels, operational requirements and quality expectations are consistently met. You’ll contribute strategic advice to maintain a fit‑for‑purpose digital operating environment and support the ongoing strengthening of Homes Tasmania’s digital capability.

In this role, you will also support the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and adaptable team culture across ITMS. By working constructively with other ITMS teams, you will help build a cohesive business unit that enables Homes Tasmania to meet its strategic and operational objectives. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead application administration and improvement for assigned systems, providing Level 2 support, coordinating releases and upgrades, managing integrations, communicating with stakeholders, and monitoring application performance.
• Own the DXP/CMS platforms: administer configuration and roles, manage content and publishing workflows, coordinate deployments, ensure availability and performance, and drive secure integration with adjacent systems.
• Oversee compliance with security frameworks and policies, including cybersecurity practices across all applications.
• Develop and maintain documentation (processes, procedures, online content) and deliver workflow/process‑based training.
• Coordinate delivery of initiatives involving or impacting applications, prepare reports/briefings/options, and contribute to strategies for the applications operating environment.
• Manage vendor/supplier services and agreements, ensuring service levels and contractual obligations are met.
• Cultivate strong relationships