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Period of Appointment
12 months fixed term.
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties
- Contribute to the policy development, strategic planning and future directions of the Board and WorkSafe Tasmania as a member of WorkSafe Tasmania’s Executive Team.
- As secretary to the Board under the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988, section 14, provide Secretariat oversight of the Board and associated subcommittee activities and proactive advice to the Board on corporate governance.
- Provide legal advice to and representation for the Board and WorkSafe Tasmania regarding all areas of law, and liaise with the Solicitor-General and Crown Solicitor regarding formal requests for advice and legal services consistent with any applicable guidelines.
- Lead the Corporate Governance Unit of WorkSafe Tasmania and provide supervision, direction and instruction to the Manager Secretariat and Assistant Director Business Services.
Essential Requirements
- Admitted or eligible for immediate admission as a Barrister or Practitioner of the Supreme Court of Tasmania.
Desirable Requirements
- At least three years’ experience in legal practice relevant to the duties of the position and experience as a company secretary or in a board environment, including membership of the Australian Institute of Company Directors or the Governance Institute of Australia.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx
Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf
Statement of Duties Corporate Secretary (357137) December 2022.docx
Statement of Duties Corporate Secretary (357137) December 2022.pdf
FAQs Short Form Application.docx
FAQs Short Form Application.pdf
About the Department of Justice (WorkSafe Tasmania).DOCX
About the Department of Justice (WorkSafe Tasmania).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: Sam Thompson
Position: Acting Executive Director WorkSafe Tasmania
Email: Sam.Thompson@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6185 5099
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603