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

• Conduct assessment and investigation of complaints of discrimination and prohibited conduct in accordance with the provisions of the Act including direct contact with parties to complaints and others relevant to the investigation and preparation of reports for decision by the Commissioner (or her delegate).
• Conduct statutory conciliations to assist the parties in the resolution of complaints.
• Undertake research in respect of complaints and their investigation.
• Prepare concise, factual, and analytical complaint assessment documents and investigation documents, including recommendations, for consideration and decision by the Commissioner (or her delegate).
• Identify and facilitate discussions on appropriate solutions and strategies for resolution of complaints under investigation.
• Prepare correspondence related to complaint handling matters.
• Respond to enquiries from members of the public by providing information about the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998 (Tas), and the complaint process.
• Assist with research and educational programs promoting attitude, acts and practices against discrimination and prohibited conduct including preparing and delivering community legal education, presentations, and seminars.

Desirable Requirements

• Current driver’s licence. 
• Experience in alternative dispute resolution and investigation work.
• Law degree and/or relevant legal experience.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties - (354607) Investigation and Conciliation Officer January 2026 (2).docx

 Statement of Duties - (354607) Investigation and Conciliation Officer January 2026 (2).pdf

 Information for applicants (Office of the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner).docx

 Information for applicants (Office of the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner).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

Pia Saturno
Acting Anti-Discrimination Commissioner
pia.saturno@antidiscrimination.tas.gov.au 
Phone: (03) 6165 7515

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

People Strategy Team
(03) 6165 7602