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Period of Appointment

Fixed Term - 2 Years.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

• Manage all phases of a range of complex capital works projects and support the development of infrastructure business cases, ensuring alignment with Departmental client service and operational needs. This includes the management of consultants and contractors, delivery within specified timelines, procurement processes and assessments, and management of budgets in accordance with Tasmania’s Financial Management Framework.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of policies and processes to guide all phases of the asset management lifecycle and foster a strategic approach to asset management across the Department of Justice portfolio, including practices that support robust business case development and early‑stage planning.
• In line with the Department’s Change Management Framework, work alongside the Change Management Office and key stakeholders to identify change initiatives and be part of change assessments regarding the variation and complexity of the management of change in relation to capital works projects, including those progressing from business case through to delivery.
• Prepare, maintain and report on key project documentation including project management plans and communication plans and, in accordance with the Agency’s Risk Management Framework, develop, maintain and report against project risks and issues, including risks associated with business case assumptions and early‑stage project definition.
• Provide high‑level advice, support and coordinate the activities of Steering Committees and relevant Project Sub‑committees including the preparation of submissions, briefings, correspondence and status reports, including material necessary to support business case approvals and investment decisions.
• Develop and maintain effective and productive working relationships with a range of project stakeholders including Department of Justice staff, Steering Committees, Project Working Groups and Project Reference Groups, professional bodies and other Government Departments, ensuring effective engagement throughout business case development and project delivery stages.

Desirable Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline.

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 (358174) Project Manager - Infrastructure Strategy March 2026 .docx

 Statement of Duties (358174) Project Manager - Infrastructure Strategy March 2026 .pdf

 Information for applicants (Strategic Infrastructure Projects).docx

 Information for applicants (Strategic Infrastructure Projects).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

Amber Smith
Director Strategic Infrastructure Projects
Amber.Smith@justice.tas.gov.au 
Phone: 0437 676 006