Corporate Secretary (357137) - WorkSafe Tasmania
Department of Justice
WorkSafeTasmania
Compensation and Communications
Applications must be submitted by
Position details
Applications close:
AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - Legal Practitioners - Level 3
Salary:
$140,703.00 to $161,122.00 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, flexible
Job description:
The position is critical to the achievement of the WorkCover Tasmania Board and WorkSafe Tasmania’s objectives, including the performance of functions and exercise of powers under relevant legislation. Managing the Corporate Governance Unit, the position is responsible for two teams (Business Services and the Secretariat) comprising approximately 15 positions. The objective is to:
• Support the Chair and the WorkCover Tasmania Board by managing and leading the Secretariat through the coordination of the Board’s activities in relation to the performance of functions and exercise of powers under the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988, Work Health and Safety Act 2012 and the Asbestos-Related Diseases (Occupational Exposure) Compensation Act 2011.
• Manage corporate governance for WorkSafe Tasmania, including risk and business reporting and analysis, strategy, legal services, and business services and support.
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
- Contribute to the policy development, strategic planning and future directions of the Board and WorkSafe Tasmania as a member of WorkSafe Tasmania’s Executive Team.
- As secretary to the Board under the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988, section 14, provide Secretariat oversight of the Board and associated subcommittee activities and proactive advice to the Board on corporate governance.
- Provide legal advice to and representation for the Board and WorkSafe Tasmania regarding all areas of law, and liaise with the Solicitor-General and Crown Solicitor regarding formal requests for advice and legal services consistent with any applicable guidelines.
- Lead the Corporate Governance Unit of WorkSafe Tasmania and provide supervision, direction and instruction to the Manager Secretariat and Assistant Director Business Services.
- Other duties as directed that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying jobs at this classification level.
Essential Requirements
Admitted or eligible for immediate admission as a Barrister or Practitioner of the Supreme Court of Tasmania.
Desirable Requirements
At least three years’ experience in legal practice relevant to the duties of the position and experience as a company secretary or in a board environment, including membership of the Australian Institute of Company Directors or the Governance Institute of Australia.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties (357137) Corporate Secretary August 2025.docx
Statement of Duties (357137) Corporate Secretary August 2025.pdf
Information for applicants (WorkSafe Tasmania).docx
Information for applicants (WorkSafe Tasmania).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 apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
Refer to the 'Information for Applicants' 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
Brad Parker
Position: Acting Executive Director
Email: Brad.Parker@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6166 4747
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
People Strategy Team
(03) 6165 7602