We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTIQ+) 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 person listed for 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.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

• Develop, implement and review strategies and initiatives to improve the department’s work health and safety and injury management performance.
• Provide advice and support to Agency Executive, output and other senior Managers of the Department to deal with complex issues and deliver contemporary programs, policies and practices related to safety and injury management. 
• Lead and manage the department’s work health and safety and injury management unit fostering a collaborative approach which is responsive to stakeholder needs and compliant with relevant legislation, awards and directions.
• Oversee the management of workers’ compensation administration, injury management and return to work activities and take a leading role in the reporting and governance arrangements for injury management and workplace health and safety in the Department.
• Establish and maintain strong communication links and relationships with relevant stakeholders including output managers, employee organisations, service providers and other relevant groups.
• Manage the human, physical, financial and information resources of the unit in accordance with Government and departmental policies, guidelines and directions and encourage and facilitate the personal development, performance management and succession planning for staff within the unit.

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:

1. Pre-employment checks

• Arson and fire setting
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person
• Sex-related offences
• Drug and alcohol related offences
• Crimes involving dishonesty
• Crimes involving deception
• 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
• Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power
• Crimes involving Conspiracy

2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.

3. Identification check.

Desirable Requirements

• Qualifications and background in work health and safety.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (356918) Assistant Director Safety and Injury Management January 2025.docx

 Statement of Duties (356918) Assistant Director Safety and Injury Management January 2025.pdf

 About the Department of Justice (Human Resources) November 2024.docx

 About the Department of Justice (Human Resources) November 2024.pdf

 Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx

 Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf

 FAQs Short Form Application.docx

 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 Resumé/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 blue '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 4946.

For more information

Tracey Mulcahy
Director Human Resources
Tracey.Mulcahy@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: 0411 201 408