The Department of Justice has a number of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategies in place, and our recruitment practices aim to facilitate full participation from all population cohorts. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and faiths, 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 TPS Recruiting at TPSRecruiting@justice.tas.gov.au as soon as possible. 

Details of Appointment

This is a permanent day work position working 73.50 hours per fortnight.

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.

*Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time and/or casual vacancies.

Benefits

Salary of $129,302 to $136,089 pa. Starting salary negotiable within range subject to experience in a similar role. Annual salary increases within this range in accordance with the Tasmanian State Service Award and Public Sector Union Wages Agreement.

• 12% super from 1 July 2025, access to salary sacrifice and salary packaging.
• 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus access to purchased leave, leave without pay and State Service accumulated leave scheme.
• Access to a free, confidential Employee Assistance Program and a range of other service via our dedicated Wellbeing and Support team.
• Learning, development and career progression opportunities across Tasmania.

Working Environment

Tasmania Prison Service (TPS) has prison facilities located at Risdon Vale, Hobart and Launceston in Tasmania. This position is based at Risdon Vale. The Risdon Vale site offers a corporate working environment without the hustle and bustle of city centre offices, free on-site parking and access to the on-site staff gym (or head across the road to Risdon Brook Dam for a walk at lunch time). 

Duties

• Provide leadership, direction and management of the development, delivery, implementation and review of strategic policies and projects that support the achievement of the Department’s strategic direction and priorities.
• Lead and manage the delivery of research and analysis of complex issues, contemporary correctional practices and the development of recommendations, solutions and advice.
• Provide high level authoritative advice and information to support decision making to improve rehabilitative outcomes.
• Lead the delivery of a range of complex and professionally written documents including ministerial briefings, executive papers, reports, project plans and communications material.
• Develop and facilitate contemporary and innovative strategies to engage key stakeholders across varying contexts, identifying obstacles, resolving differences, and cultivating commitment to secure Departmental improvement and change.
• Represent the Department on inter-departmental committees and build durable networks to facilitate cross-agency collaboration, ensuring the successful implementation of whole-of-government priorities while fostering an environment of innovation and change.
• Lead the tracking, monitoring and implementation of recommendations made to the TPS by external and regulatory agencies.
• Lead and mentor the policy team to build capability and performance, while effectively managing human, financial, and physical resources to ensure the delivery of strategic projects.
• The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.

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.

Desirable Requirements

• Relevant tertiary or post-graduate qualifications.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (358168) Manager Strategic Policy and Projects.docx

 Statement of Duties (358168) Manager Strategic Policy and Projects.pdf

 Information for applicants (Tasmania Prison Service).docx

 Information for applicants (Tasmania Prison Service).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 note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' 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 TPS Recruiting on (03) 6165 7394 or TPSRecruiting@justice.tas.gov.au.

For more information

Tristan Bell
Assistant Director, Engagement, Communications and Policy
Email: Tristan.Bell@justice.tas.gov.au 
Phone: (03) 6165 7399 

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

TPS Recruiting
(03) 6165 7394