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.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.
Period of Appointment
ASAP for 6 months, with a possible 6 month extension.
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties
- Undertake the accurate, efficient, and effective processing of transactions relating to personnel, payroll, recruitment and transfer processes in accordance with award, legislative and departmental/Government policies and procedures.
- Accurately interpret and apply award, legislative and Government/departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidential, accurate and up to date records relating to personnel, payroll and transfer processes in accordance with award, legislative and departmental/Government policies and procedures.
- Investigate and respond to management and employee enquiries using discretion and provide timely and appropriate information and advice orally and/or in writing.
- Assist with, and contribute to, the monitoring and reporting of position management and provide timely advice to business unit managers on relevant employees.
- Liaise and consult with external organisations (e.g. financial institutions, other Government Agencies) in relation to the Section’s operations.
- Prepare relevant documentation and correspondence relating to personnel and payroll services.
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 (357596) HR Officer - August 2025.docx
Statement of Duties (357596) HR Officer - August 2025.pdf
Information for applicants (Human Resources).docx
Information for applicants (Human Resources).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: Cassandra Atileo
Position: Manager Payroll and Reporting
Email: cassandra.atileo@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 4902
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
People Strategy Team
(03) 6165 7602