Department of Justice
Child Abuse Royal Commission Response Unit
Applications must be submitted by Monday 13 May, 2024 11:55 PM
Monday 13 May, 2024 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification: Tasmanian State Service Award - Professional Stream Band 3
$125,536.00 to $132,125.00 per annum
Employment type: Permanent, full-time
Region: To be negotiated
Location: Hobart or Launceston
The position supports the planning, development, implementation, management and delivery of key programs and initiatives related to the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse and the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government's Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Institutional Settings.
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 fortnight73.50 hours per fortnight- flexible options available.
DutiesUndertake duties to drive the implementation and ongoing management of major initiatives and projects to implement the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (Royal Commission) and the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government's Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Institutional Settings (Commission of Inquiry) recommendations.Undertake client engagement activities in a trauma informed way, including co-ordination of counselling and psychological care; co-ordination of the direct personal response component of the National Redress Scheme and the provision of apologies to victim-survivors of institutional child sexual abuse.Contribute to the development of high quality training on trauma informed organisational development to promote trauma informed principles in culture, practices, policies and procedures.Develop and contribute to positive outcomes across all levels of government and other organisations, particularly with reference to projects associated with the Royal Commission and Commission of Inquiry recommendations and associated service systems.Undertake the preparation and provision of high level reports, complex submissions, briefings and other correspondence for the Director and Assistant Director – Client Liaison regarding strategy, policy and other client related issues associated with the Royal Commission and the Commission of Inquiry recommendations implementation and the implications for whole of government policy and strategic directions.A Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.A degree of at least 3 years duration in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, psychiatric nursing or Counselling or equivalent as provided by a recognised university.Pre-employment ChecksThe 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
2.Disciplinary action in previous employment.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsTo 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 'ApplyNow' 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 4912.
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