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Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties
- Take the lead on developing policies that progress the Government’s and TPS’s strategic direction and priorities.
- Provide high level support and advice to the Manager, Policy and Senior Management Team.
- Contribute to the safety, security and good order of the prison system by researching, developing, evaluating and reviewing TPS policies, procedures and associated corporate documents.
- Coordinate and respond to complex enquiries and requests on behalf of the Director of Prisons and Assistant Director, Engagement, Communications and Policy.
- Coordinate ministerial briefings and requests to Senior Managers on behalf of the Director of Prisons and Assistant Director, Engagement, Communications and Policy.
- Prepare high-level documents including ministerial briefings, reports and conference papers.
- Extract and analyse data and provide reports regarding the results of the analysis, particularly in relation to Key Performance Indicators and other service delivery outcomes.
- Maintain and approve content for the TPS Intranet and external website and manage information requests.
- The incumbent 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 jobs at this classification level, including assisting the Performance and Compliance Unit from time to time.
Desirable Requirements
- Relevant tertiary or industry-specific qualifications.
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:
- Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, 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, Executive or the Legislative Power.
- Disciplinary action in previous employment.
- Identification check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties (355127) Policy Officer Jun25.docx
Statement of Duties (355127) Policy Officer Jun25.pdf
About the Department of Justice (Tasmania Prison Service).DOCX
About the Department of Justice (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 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) 6165 4911.
For more information
Tristan Bell
Assistant Director Engagement, Communications & Policy
Email: tristan.bell@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: 0427 617 277
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603