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

ASAP until 21 September 2027.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

• To assist in the effective registration of persons requiring registration under Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) legislative framework. 
• Provide advice on the risks associated with identified applicants and provide advice and detailed guidance to Assessment Officers undertaking the first level of risk assessment
• The administration of processes and procedures within the unit and the maintenance of the RWVP Register.
• The provision of assessment support to the Manager of the Screening Unit and the Assistant Director, Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.
• Interpretation and administration of the RWVP legislative framework.
• Coordinate and assist in the preparation and interpretation of the reporting obligations of the unit.
• Provide advice into determinations, amendments to legislation, policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development, maintenance and review of publications, documents and website content.
• Participate as appropriate in public consultation processes, including providing information on how the registration process works.
• To provide support and advice to the Manager and Assistant Director and to undertake other duties as required. 

Essential Requirements

• A Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People

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) Senior Assessment Officer (CYSOF).docx

 Statement of Duties (Generic) Senior Assessment Officer (CYSOF).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 3652.

For more information

Kerrie Lawrence
Assistant Director Registration to Work with Vulnerable People
Kerrie.Lawrence@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 3432

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

People Strategy Team
(03) 6165 7602