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

• Under supervision provide timely and accurate information and guidance on legislation administered by the Unit and identify possible breaches where appropriate.
• Conduct performance reviews of licensed practitioners, contractors, permit authorities and Councils.
• Investigate complaints, allegations and other matters as directed by the Director and Assistant Director of Compliance and Dispute Resolution.
• With guidance prepare briefs of evidence, reports and recommendations in relation to investigations and performance reviews in a timely manner.
• Promote, develop and assist with the implementation of programs, policy and guidelines that improve understanding of and compliance with relevant legislation.
• As required perform other tasks and duties within the division.

Desirable Requirements

• Current Tasmanian driver licence.
• Certificate IV Compliance or equivalent relevant qualification.

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:

1. 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.
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.
3. Identification check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (Generic) Compliance Officer.docx

 Statement of Duties (Generic) Compliance Officer.pdf

 Information for applicants (Consumer, Building and Occupational Services).docx

 Information for applicants (Consumer, Building and Occupational 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 3652.

For more information

Emma Sward
Principal Compliance Officer
emma.sward@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6166 4700

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

People Strategy Team
(03) 6165 7603