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Hours per fortnight
36.75 hours (5 days per fortnight) - flexible options available.
Location
Burnie, Launceston or Hobart.
Duties
- Demonstrate high level knowledge of programs within the Victims Support output, including the Tasmanian state governments systemic approach to addressing family violence and the IT systems that support this work.
- Provide high level administrative and clerical support by accessing multiple databases across several agencies to provide sensitive information and data for statewide ICC meetings.
- Provide high level administrative support to committees, including liaising with internal and external stakeholders associated with Safe at Home and other relevant programs.
- Manage the operations, communication, record keeping, facilities and assets of the Victims Support office.
- Contribute to the achievement of Safe at Home objectives by working effectively as part of a small, statewide team.
- Provide high-level liaison with clients, staff and stakeholders in person, by phone and written communication.
- Undertake general duties as determined by the Director – Victims Support.
- The incumbent can expect to allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying jobs at this classification.
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 - Administration Officer (356419) - updated September 2025 (1).docx
Statement of Duties - Administration Officer (356419) - updated September 2025 (1).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) 6166 1435.
For more information
Kate Baker
Team Leader, Victim Support Services
kate.baker@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: 0439 559 548
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
People Strategy Team
(03) 6165 7602