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Period of Appointment
1 Position for 12 months fixed term (357812)
1 position for 24 months fixed term (358117)
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to the delivery of request for information processes, the Direct Personal Response (DPR) framework and counselling and psychological care arrangements.
- Participate in policy discussions related to the National Redress Scheme and support the Principal Policy Advisor (National Redress Scheme) to develop systems to meet the regular reporting requirements of the National Redress Scheme.
- Develop, manage and/or coordinate legislative and policy projects including the preparation of project and policy documentation.
- Undertake research and prepare advice on emerging legislative and policy issues and provide strategic advice.
- Prepare high-level documents for the Deputy Secretary, Minister for Justice and other Ministers including correspondence, Minutes, Cabinet Minutes, Parliamentary papers, and Executive Council papers.
Essential Requirements
- A Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.
Desirable Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.
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:
- Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, 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, Executive or the Legislative Power.
- Disciplinary action in previous employment.
- Identification check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties ( 358117 - 357812) Policy Advisor - August 2025.docx
Statement of Duties ( 358117 - 357812) Policy Advisor - August 2025.pdf
Information for applicants (Justice Support Services).docx
Information for applicants (Justice Support Services).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 4911.
For more information
Andrew Peschar
Principal Policy Advisor - National Redress Scheme
Email: andrew.peschar@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03)6165 4803
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
People Strategy Team
(03) 6165 7602