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.

Period of Appointment

Fixed term - 2 years

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

• Ensure the proper registration of applicants in Tasmania by providing advice on the risks associated with identified applicants.
• To provide advice and support to the Team Leader, Assistant Director and Director, Registration to Work With Vulnerable People.
• Provide interpretation advice on registration and licensing legislation, including the Risk Assessment order issued by the Minister under the Registration to Work with Vulnerable Persons Act 2013 and its application.
• Coordinate decision-making on non-standard matters and assist in the preparation of the reasons for decisions.
• Provide advice on the necessity for amendments to legislation, determinations and policies.
• Participate as appropriate in public consultation processes, including providing information on how the process works.

Essential Requirements

• A Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.

Desirable Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field of study.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (357622) Risk Assessment Officer June 2025.docx

 Statement of Duties (357622) Risk Assessment Officer June 2025.pdf

 Information for applicants (Justice Support Services).docx

 Information for applicants (Justice Support Services).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 apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants' 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) 6166 1435.

For more information

Jemima Lambeth
Assistant Director - Registration to Work with Vulnerable People
Jemima.Lambeth@justice.tas.gov.au 
Phone: (03) 6166 4719

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603