Department of Justice
Child Abuse Royal Commission Response Unit
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 08 December, 2024 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification: Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 5
$96,584.00 to $101,313.00 pro rata, per annum
Employment type: Permanent, full-time
Region: South
Location: Hobart
The position supports the Principal Policy Advisor (National Redress Scheme) and will work with the Royal Commission Response Unit to undertake activities to support the State to implement the National Redress Scheme and related recommendations under the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse and related policy frameworks.
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 Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to the delivery of request for information processes, the Direct Personal Response (DPR) framework and counselling and psychological care arrangements.
Participate in policy discussions related to the National Redress Scheme and support the Principal Policy Advisor (National Redress Scheme) to develop systems to meet the regular reporting requirements of the National Redress Scheme.
Develop, manage and/or coordinate legislative and policy projects including the preparation of project and policy documentation.
Undertake research and prepare advice on emerging legislative and policy issues and provide strategic advice.
Prepare high-level documents for the Deputy Secretary, Minister for Justice and other Ministers including correspondence, Minutes, Cabinet Minutes, Parliamentary papers, and Executive Council papers.
Hold a Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.
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:
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 Disciplinary action in previous employment.
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.
Application Process 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 the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 3652.
Additional Information Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.
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