About the Role

The role is part of the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Team within the Organisational Safety and Wellbeing Branch. The role requires being onsite at Ashley Youth Detention Centre for up to 3 days a week and contributing to broader planning, development, implementation and review of WHS policies, procedures, strategies and initiatives aligned to a strategic WHS program of work for the remainder of the week. The role involves the provision of specialist expertise, ensuring comprehensive and accurate advice and support to senior management, site managers and staff on WHS and Security and Emergency Management matters.

What we're offering

• Flexible work options to support work life balance
• Opportunity to be part of a child-safe organisation
• 6.5% Corrections allowance
• 3 Christmas stand-down days (in addition to 20 days annual leave, pro-rata)
• Additional leave purchase options
• Pathways to grow your career

Location

North or North West

Period of Appointment

Ongoing - ASAP Start Date

Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

Hours per fortnight

Full-Time, 73.5 hours per fortnight

Essential Requirements

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online:

Statement of Duties (PDF)

Statement of Duties (DOCX)

Information for Applicants (PDF)

How to apply 

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.

Applicants should include:

• a 1–2 page short form application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication.

The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.

Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au. 

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Clare Povey
Title: Manager - Work Health & Safety
Phone: 0474 228 580
Email: clare.povey@decyp.tas.gov.au