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 position, 73.50 hours per fortnight. This is a day work position working weekdays. 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 $140,703 to $150,200 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.

In addition to the salary: 

• 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

• Develop and implement appropriate business plans for both prison Industries and Facility management ensuring an efficient and effective service is delivered.
• Develop and implement strategies and policies, guidelines and procedures that best achieve business goals and maximise prisoner employment opportunities including within the maintenance of all TPS facilities.
• Continue to explore and research employment opportunities for prisoners that will enhance their ability to secure work upon release, maintain a varied and full group of activities for prisoners that provide value for money for TPS.
• Manage the financial, physical and human resources within Industries and Facilities management ensuring a high standard of accountability and performance at all times.
• Proactively market the services of Industries and Facilities management including liaising with potential and current customers and suppliers state-wide and interstate including the private sector. 
• Ensure appropriate security and WHS standards are maintained for all staff and prisoners within your areas of responsibility.
• Adopt and maintain a collaborative and multi-disciplinary approach with all other areas of TPS ensuring effective consultation and engagement is maintained.
• Provide appropriate contributions and support to all committee and consultative groups.
• Contribute effectively as a member of the Senior Management group for TPS providing direction, advice and leadership on all Industries and Facilities management matters.
• The incumbent can expect periodically to be 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 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 checks

• Arson and fire setting
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person
• Sex-related offences
• Drug and alcohol related offences
• Crimes involving dishonesty
• Crimes involving deception
• 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
• Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power
• Crimes involving Conspiracy

2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.

3. Identification check.

Desirable Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study at a recognised tertiary institution.
• A current drivers licence.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (355930) Manager Industries and Activities - August 2025.docx

 Statement of Duties (355930) Manager Industries and Activities - August 2025.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

Laura Michaelson
Assistant Director Intervention & Reintegration Services
(03) 6165 7843
laura.michaelson@justice.tas.gov.au

or

TPS Recruiting
6165 7394
tpsrecruiting@justice.tas.gov.au