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.

Period of Appointment

Fixed-term, up to 4 March 2027

Location

Rosny, Launceston or Burnie

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

• Provide strategic support to the Executive Director on operational policy development.
• Effectively manage major policy and legislative projects relevant to WorkSafe Tasmania’s jurisdiction, ensuring the achievement of key Government and Divisional strategic objectives. 
• Provide effective leadership to ensure projects are developed and delivered in the best interests of the State and in line with Government Policy.
• Undertake the day to day management of multiple complex projects, especially in relation to work health and safety and other specialist areas, ensuring project deadlines are met.
• Undertake high level consultation and negotiation with stakeholders, other jurisdictions, Agencies, Branches and Divisions.  
• Develop high-level policy advice to Government on specialist matters relevant to WorkSafe Tasmania’s functions and activities, including advice on relevant State and National issues.
• Prepare high level reports and briefings for the information and decision of the Minister, Secretary and other relevant persons in regard to policy and legislation, including the review of legislation.
• Represent the Regulator on committees, working groups and other forums at both state and national level.

Desirable Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline.
• Driver licence.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (356262) Director of Policy.docx 

 Statement of Duties (356262) Director of Policy.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 4912.

For more information

Brad Parker 
Executive Director
Email: Brad.Parker@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6166 4747

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

People Strategy Team
(03) 6165 7602