Director, Working with Vulnerable People (357452)


Department of Justice
Office of the Secretary
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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 8

Salary:

$140,703.00 to $150,200.00 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Job description:

Provide support to the Executive Director through the effective management and leadership of assigned units, including the management of the Working with the Vulnerable People unit of the Output. This includes management of functions of the Working with Vulnerable People. Manage and provide authoritative advice on the legislation and other programs and projects undertaken by the Output.

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.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

  • Oversee the day to day management of the working with vulnerable people functions of the unit and related projects as assigned.
  • Manage assigned financial, information, human and physical resources and ensure that defined standards and agreed objectives are met.
  • Manage and report on multiple complex projects ensuring that project deadlines and standards are met.
  • Develop high level policy advice to Government on relevant state and national issues and prepare associated reports, submissions, correspondence and briefings.
  • Develop strategies for educating stakeholders about their obligations under relevant legislation.
  • Provide career development and professional growth for staff.
  • Exercise statutory delegations including those as Registrar of Working with Vulnerable People as required.
  • Liaise with project stakeholders and other groups and ensure consultation with them as appropriate.

Essential Requirements

  • Registration to work with vulnerable people prior to appointment to the position.

Desirable Requirements

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Download File Statement of Duties (357452) Director, Working with Vulnerable People Feb 25.docx

Download File Statement of Duties (357452) Director, Working with Vulnerable People Feb 25.pdf

Download File About the Department of Justice (Office of the Secretary) November 2024.docx

Download File About the Department of Justice (Office of the Secretary) November 2024.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 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 '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 4911. 

For more information

Ross Smith
Deputy Secretary Regulation and Service Delivery 
Email: ross.smith@justice.tas.gov.au 
Phone: (03) 6165 4943

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603

 

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