Having a diverse workforce that represents the wider Tasmanian community is very important to us and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who may identify as LGBTQI+, and all genders. We recognise the value, unique skills and knowledge that Aboriginal employees bring to the workplace and welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal people.

We are committed to putting the rights and wellbeing of children and young people at the centre of what we do. We will employ the right people. We will embed a culture of self-reflection and continuous improvement. We will have the courage to change what needs to be changed. We will regularly review our policies and structures through a child and youth safety lens. Our people will be equipped with the skills to recognise and respond to signs of harm. We are growing a culture where everyone takes responsibility, shares information, and speaks up if something doesn’t seem right. Together, we’re creating a place where all children and young people are safe from harm.

We support reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact person listed for this vacancy.

We understand that people have different needs to manage their work and life and to support people we embrace the benefits of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Period of Appointment

Up to 12 months

Hours per fortnight

Up to 73.5 hours - flexible options available. 

Duties

1. Coordinate the statutory Code of Conduct complaints process in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993, including liaising with general managers, appointing Initial Assessors and Investigation Panel members, preparing and providing correspondence and advice, arranging and supporting hearings and circulating determination reports and other information and documents as required under the statutory process.
2. Provide authoritative advice on the Code of Conduct complaints process to Code of Conduct Panel members, councillors, complainants, general managers and other stakeholders.
3. Monitor, track and report on the status of the assessment, investigation and determination of complaints to enable them to be concluded within statutory timeframes.
4. Develop procedures and practices to support the conduct of the Code of Conduct complaints process in accordance with best-practice requirements.
5. Collect and compile date on complaints, including monitoring and evaluating outcomes, trends and issues regarding complaints and preparing quantitative and qualitative reports for the Code of Conduct Panel and other stakeholders.
6. Coordinate biannual Code of Conduct Panel meetings, including the preparation and presentation of agendas, information and reports.
7. Coordinate the provision of information to the Office of the State Litigator to support the conduct of review applications in the Magistrates Court and other forums.
8. Ensure the integrity and security of information, documents and records in relation to complaints, in line with confidentiality requirements.
9. Coordinate the payment of expenses associated with Code of Conduct complaints, including providing reports to the Office of Local Government on the monthly reconciliation of Code of Conduct expenses.
10. Undertake other procedural, executive, and administrative tasks as required by the Director of Local Government.
11. 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 positions at this classification level.

Essential Requirements

May not be a local government councillor, as defined by the Local Government Act 1993, at the time of commencing employment in the Office of Local Government and for the duration that employment is held

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Executive Officer Code of Conduct Panel (003194) - Band 5.docx

 Executive Officer Code of Conduct Panel (003194) - Band 5.pdf

 Advice for applicants for positions at DPAC.docx

 Advice for applicants for positions at DPAC.pdf

How to apply

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.

You will be prompted to upload a 1-2 page short application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties and a resume.  

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

If you have any difficulty uploading your application, please contact us prior to the closing date on (03) 6165 9920.

For more information

Andrei Norris
Acting Assistant Director
Andrei.Norris@dpac.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03)  6232 7663