Please note as this vacancy has been advertised as a Tasmanian State Service expression of interest, only current Tasmanian State Service employees are eligible to apply.
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.
The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.
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Period of Appointment
ASAP for 6 months.
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties
- Conduct assessment and investigation of complaints of discrimination and prohibited conduct in accordance with the provisions of the Act including direct contact with parties to complaints and others relevant to the investigation and preparation of reports for decision by the Commissioner (or her delegate).
- Conduct statutory conciliations to assist the parties in the resolution of complaints.
- Undertake research in respect of complaints and their investigation.
- Prepare concise, factual, and analytical complaint assessment documents and investigation documents, including recommendations, for consideration and decision by the Commissioner (or her delegate).
- Identify and facilitate discussions on appropriate solutions and strategies for resolution of complaints under investigation.
- Prepare correspondence related to complaint handling matters.
- Respond to enquiries from members of the public concerning potential complaints under the Act.
- Assist with research and educational programs promoting attitude, acts and practices against discrimination and prohibited conduct including preparing and delivering community legal education, presentations, and seminars.
Desirable Requirements
- Current driver’s licence.
- Experience in alternative dispute resolution and investigation work.
Pre-employment Checks
The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.
The following checks are to be conducted:
- Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, making false declarations, malicious damage and destruction to property, serious traffic offences, crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice, Executive or the Legislative Power.
- Disciplinary action in previous employment.
- Identification check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties (generic) Investigation and Conciliation Officer B6 June 2025.docx
Statement of Duties (generic) Investigation and Conciliation Officer B6 June 2025.pdf
Information for applicants (Office of the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner).docx
Information for applicants (Office of the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner).pdf
How to apply
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
Refer to the 'Information for Applicants' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4914.
For more information
Name: Pia Saturno
Position: Acting Anti- Discrimination Commissioner
Email: pia.saturno@antidiscrimination.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 616 57515
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603