The position of Maintenance Supervisor reports directly to the Manager Statewide Maintenance contributing to the effective functioning of the Tasmania Prison Service.

This position contributes by:

• supervising construction and/or repairs and other maintenance activities undertaken by employees or under contract within the TPS;
• the efficient management of maintenance resources for buildings and building services at all prison institutions within the State;
• the development, implementation and management of ongoing preventative maintenance programs for all plant equipment in accordance with Departmental guidelines; and
• the implementation of specific work as may be directed by the Manager State-wide Maintenance.

The Department of Justice has a number of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategies in place, and our recruitment practices aim to facilitate full participation from all population cohorts. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and faiths, 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 TPS Recruiting at TPSRecruiting@justice.tas.gov.au as soon as possible. 

Details of Appointment

This role is a permanent, day work position working 73.50 hours per fortnight. Flexible working arrangements may be considered. 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.

*Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time and/or casual vacancies.

Benefits

Salary of $83,011 - $95,547 pa. Starting salary negotiable within range subject to experience in a similar role. Annual salary increase within this range in accordance with the Tasmanian State Service Award and Public Service Union Wages Agreement.

In addition to the salary:

• 12% super from 1 July 2025, access to salary sacrifice and salary packaging.
• 7.5% Correctional Facility Allowance
• 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus access to purchased leave, leave without pay and State Service accumulated leave scheme.
• Access to a free, confidential Employee Assistance Program and a range of other service via our dedicated Wellbeing and Support team.
• Learning, development and career progression opportunities across Tasmania.
• Access to salary packaging and discounted private health insurance

Working Environment

Tasmania Prison Service (TPS) has prison facilities located Statewide at Risdon Vale, Hobart, Burnie and Launceston in Tasmania. This position is based at Risdon Vale.

The Risdon Vale site offers a corporate working environment without the hustle and bustle of city centre offices, free on-site parking and access to the on-site staff gym (or head across the road to Risdon Brook Dam for a walk at lunch time).

Duties

• Report and provide support to the Statewide Maintenance Manager.
• Supervise and co-ordinate the duties of the maintenance staff and maintenance contractors.
• Supervise and co-ordinate prison buildings and building service maintenance.
• Supervise and enact on compliance with Maintenance Department operational and security requirements in line with the Tasmania Prison Service Performance and Compliance Framework and related policies.
• Engage outside contractors to carry out specialist maintenance work beyond the scope of prison staff, and examine and certify the completion of work performed.
• Plan, co-ordinate and supervise the performance of special tasks and projects as required.
• Assist the Statewide Maintenance Manager in the management of the Prison Service Maintenance Budget to ensure compliance with the Public Account Act and Financial Management and Audit Act requirements, government procurement guidelines and TPS policies and procedures.

General

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

• A trade, or equivalent qualification related to facility maintenance is highly desirable.
• A relevant qualification, skill, or demonstrated employment background in engineering, facility maintenance, and/or project management is also desirable.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a comparable role.
• A current and valid driver’s licence.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (350711) Maintenance Supervisor June 2025.docx

 Statement of Duties (350711) Maintenance Supervisor June 2025.pdf

 Information for applicants (Tasmania Prison Service).docx

 Information for applicants (Tasmania Prison Service).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 TPS Recruiting on (03) 6165 7394 or TPSRecruiting@justice.tas.gov.au.

For more information

Justin Woolley
Manager Statewide Maintenance
Email: justin.woolley@justice.tas.gov.au 
Phone: (03) 6165 8063 or  0417835067

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

TPS Recruiting
(03) 6165 7394

Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603