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.
Join Our Team at the Department of Justice!
Are you ready to make a difference? The Tasmania Prison Service (TPS) is looking for passionate individuals to join our People and Culture Unit at our Risdon Vale facility.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us:
- Diverse Locations: Our operations span across Tasmania, with facilities in Risdon Vale, Hobart, and Launceston.
- Dynamic Role: While based at Risdon Vale, you’ll have the opportunity to work from our Hobart city office or other sites, offering variety in your workday.
- Supportive Environment: Risdon Vale is where you’ll find a collaborative and supportive team ready to help you grow.
Experience a corporate working environment at our Risdon Vale site, free from the hustle and bustle of city center offices. Enjoy the convenience of free on-site parking and take advantage of our on-site staff gym. For a refreshing break, you can also head across the road to Risdon Brook Dam for a scenic walk!
Community Impact: By joining TPS, you’ll be contributing to the safety and well-being of our local communities. Your role will directly support the rehabilitation and reintegration of individuals, making Tasmania a safer place for everyone.
Duties
- Provide high level advice, coaching and guidance to managers, supervisors and staff within the TPS on human resource matters that include work, health and safety, performance and workplace behaviour, workers rehabilitation and compensation, leave and absence management, code of conduct and grievances.
- Lead the development and implementation of a TPS workforce strategy that aligns with the broader DoJ People Strategy, and support and coach senior management to implement cultural change in the management of human resources in the TPS.
- Develop and maintain relationships with all levels at the TPS and build the capability and capacity of supervisors and managers, in order to facilitate the local management of human resource matters.
- Provide guidance and support to build a supportive workplace culture for the TPS and manage the integration of wider Departmental HR initiatives within the TPS, including policies, practices and procedures and provide active input into the implementation of People Strategy activities across the TPS.
- Oversee the delivery of high-quality recruitment, rostering and leave management, and training and development services for the TPS including all uniformed and non-uniformed positions and ensure consistency of HR processes and the implementation of contemporary recruitment strategy and practices.
- Provide high-level advice and recommendations to Director Prisons and corporate Director HR regarding matters at the TPS which have a whole of Department impact or where escalation of issues is required.
- Represent the TPS at relevant tribunals and commissions where required and in negotiations with industrial and other advocates on employee management issues.
- Provide advice, reports, analysis and recommendations which assist TPS senior management and the Agency Executive in managing and developing workforce strategies.
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
- Relevant tertiary qualifications
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties (357438) Assistant Director Human Resources August 24.pdf
Statement of Duties (357438) Assistant Director Human Resources August 24.docx
Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx
Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf
FAQs Short Form Application.docx
FAQs Short Form Application.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 the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4914.
For more information
Name: Tracey Mulcahy
Position: Director Human Resources
Email: tracey.mulcahy@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: 041 1201 408
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603