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

• Provide high level guidance and direction to WorkSafe Tasmania relating to the regulation of ergonomic work health and safety in Tasmania.
• Provide high level guidance and direction to WorkSafe Tasmania relating to the advancement of leadership and culture to support the management of ergonomic risks in Tasmanian workplaces.
• Develop and review policies, procedures, tools and other documentation relating to the regulation of workplace ergonomic safety in Tasmania, including to support the Inspectorates to investigate ergonomic risks and hazards in workplaces.
• Provide training and development for internal staff (and leaders) that enhances our knowledge and capability in the area of ergonomic safety.
• Identify and assist in training requirements for leaders in relation to management and interventions required for staff, which promote a healthy physical culture and an ergonomically safe work environment.
• Engage and support government agencies and other stakeholders in relation to ergonomic safety.
• Assist with and participate in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of ergonomic quality improvement, risk management, and other strategies consistent with best practice as required.
• Provide a high level of clinical expertise related to organisational health, safety and wellbeing including return to work processes and ergonomic regulations.
• Actively participate in and contribute to WorkSafe Tasmania’s quality and health and safety processes, including the development and implementation of safety systems, initiatives and related training.
• The occupant of the position can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.

Essential Requirements

• A degree or tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.

Desirable Requirements

• Post-graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline or significant progress towards a postgraduate qualification would be highly regarded.
• Registration with the relevant National Board for professions regulated under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law or in the case of self-regulated professions, eligible for membership with the relevant professional association.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (358028) Ergonomist 16 Jan 25.docx

 Statement of Duties (358028) Ergonomist 16 Jan 25.pdf

 About the Department of Justice (WorkSafe Tasmania) November 2024.docx

 About the Department of Justice (WorkSafe Tasmania) November 2024.pdf

 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 4911.

For more information

Nikki Taranis
Project Manager
Email: nikki.taranis@justice.tas.gov.au   
Phone: 0437 359 691

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603