Legal and Governance Officer (005664a)


Department of State Growth
Business Services
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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 4

Salary:

$83,011.00 to $95,547.00 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, flexible, Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Hobart

Job description:

Provide a comprehensive level of administrative coordination and support to the Legal and Governance team to ensure high standards of service are maintained.

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 are a diverse and inclusive workplace that understands the importance of flexibility. Talk to us about what flexibility may look like for you.

Period of Appointment

Appointment to the role is on a fixed-term, full-time basis, for 12 months. 

Duties

  • Undertake Right to Information (RTI) application administration tasks, including monitoring the mailbox, reviewing received applications for compliance with the RTI Regulations, acknowledging applications, sending internal notifications, preparing information packages for assessment, and monitoring deadlines.  Work in this area may progress to delegated decision making responsibility for routine low-level matters.
  • Undertake routine board appointment administration tasks in accordance with relevant legislation, articles of association, guidelines and policies, including monitoring director terms, preparing routine Ministerial and Cabinet Minutes and correspondence, liaising with external bodies for performance reports and selection documentation, and completing regular reports for Ministers and others.
  • Organise the Tasmanian Development and Resources (TDR) and its committees, including scheduling meetings, calling for papers, circulating agendas, papers and minutes, and liaising with members and attendees.
  • Ensure business records are filed in accordance with the department’s business rules and the Archives Act.
  • Maintain registers, including the RTI and internal review registers, and assist with the preparation of reporting from such registers.
  • Undertake other duties that may be required to support the Director and assist in the effective and efficient administration of the team.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

Download File Legal and Governance Officer B4 - Statement of Duties.docx

Download File Legal and Governance Officer B4 - Statement of Duties.pdf

Download File Advice to applicants.DOCX

Download File Advice to applicants.pdf

 

For more information

Name: Catherine Harris 
Position: Manager Boards and Governance • Legal and Governance
Email: catherine.harris@stategrowth.tas.gov.au
Phone: 03 6166 3295

How to apply

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. 

Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button.

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Complete the following application form and email your application to us at recruitment@stategrowth.tas.gov.au

Download File Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX

Download File Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf

 

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