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Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties
- Manage the TEC’s electoral compliance regulatory processes, particularly in relation to non-voter processes and electoral roll integrity.
- Plan and conduct TEC own-motion investigations or audits, and assessments and investigations arising from complaints relating to the Electoral Act 2004, the Electoral Disclosure and Funding Act 2023 and other relevant legislation. This will include:
- assisting to identify, prioritise and scope non-compliance risks
- conducting preliminary enquiries, collecting and analysing evidence, including preparing for and undertaking coercive interviews
- undertaking the duties of Inspector as directed under electoral legislation
- liaising with parties, candidates, third party advocates and donors
- preparing and presenting comprehensive and high-quality reports in relation to complex investigations, including recommendations.
- leading enforcement activities.
- liaising with external stakeholders, including the Office of the Solicitor-General, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, and other senior legal staff from public authorities.
- Contribute to researching, developing and delivering non-compliance education materials and presentations.
- Collaborate with the leadership team to achieve the objectives of the Strategic Plan and Annual Operational Plans.
- With guidance, prepare briefs of evidence, reports and recommendations in relation to investigations and performance audits.
- Manage, develop and mentor the Funding and Disclosure Coordinator and the Compliance Officer.
- Perform other duties as required by the leadership team.
Essential Requirements
Desirable Requirements
- A background in investigations, law or compliance.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties (357985) Manager Compliance and Investigations 21 Jan 25.docx
Statement of Duties (357985) Manager Compliance and Investigations 21 Jan 25.pdf
About the Department of Justice (Tasmanian Electoral Commission) November 2024.docx
About the Department of Justice (Tasmanian Electoral Commission) 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 '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 491.
For more information
Ngaire Edwards
Deputy Electoral Commissioner
Email: ngaire.edwards@tec.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6208 8711
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603