Policy and Project Officer (357991)


Department of Justice
Community Corrections
Directorate
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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 5

Salary:

$96,584.00 to $101,313.00 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

Statewide

Location:

Hobart, Launceston, Devonport or Burnie

Job description:

The position contributes to undertaking projects within Community Corrections, including the development of policy and project initiatives, written advice and reports and coordination of varied activities and resources. The position will provide high-level policy and procedural advice as required by Community Corrections and undertake associated administrative functions.

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 12 months.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

  • Manage the delivery of policy and projects relating to Community Corrections, across all areas of practice as may be required.  
  • Assist with the initiation, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of Community Corrections policies and related Government programs.
  • Promote, foster, and develop collaborative partnerships and effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Represent Community Corrections on committees and in other forums as may be required from time to time and deliver timely, relevant and authoritative advice on matters relating to work undertaken by the output.
  • Produce written documents including correspondence, reports, presentations, plans, proposals, promotional materials, articles and policy documents.
  • Undertake research and prepare advice on complex matters associated with Community Corrections’ work, including preparing relevant advice, Briefs, proposals and other documentation.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Download File Statement of Duties (357991) Policy and Project Officer CC Oct 2024.docx

Download File Statement of Duties (357991) Policy and Project Officer CC Oct 2024.pdf

Download File About the Department of Justice (Community Corrections).DOCX

Download File About the Department of Justice (Community Corrections).pdf

Download File Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx

Download File Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf

Download File FAQs Short Form Application.docx

Download File FAQs Short Form Application.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 ResumĂ©/CV.  We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' 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: Annette Carr
Position:  Senior Practice and Policy Officer
Email: annette.carr@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6777 2895

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603

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  1. Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
  2. Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
  3. Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.