Senior Investigator & Complaints Assessor (709958)
Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania
Other Statutory Bodies
TasRIC
Applications must be submitted by
Position details
Applications close:
AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 6
Salary:
$109,099 to $123,395 pro rata, per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, flexible, Permanent, full-time
Job description:
Support the investigation, inquiry, audit, referral and disclosure functions in accordance with Racing Regulation and Integrity Act 2024, including assessment of complaints, communicate with complainants to obtain information and explain processes and decisions, draft outcome letters, comply with record-keeping requirements.
About the role
TasRIC was established from 1 February 2025 for the purposes of enforcing the Racing Regulation and Integrity Act 2024.
This role will help strengthen the integrity of racing and animal welfare in Tasmania.
- Prepare clear, evidence-based, and justified written documents, including assessments, reasons for decisions, recommendations, and outcome letters.
- Support and assist with the conduct of complex and sensitive investigations and audits on behalf of the Commissioner.
- Support and assist with the triage, assessment, and response to incoming enquiries and complaints.
- Manage complainants’ expectations effectively by providing prompt and timely assistance and being clear about the Commissioner’s complaints jurisdiction and likely outcomes.
About us
The Tasmanian Racing Integrity Commissioner is tasked with:
- Making integrity and animal welfare Standards in racing and monitoring the regulation and administration of racing.
- Gathering information, holding investigations, conducting inquiries, and issuing recommendations to participants in the racing industry to assure racing integrity and animal welfare meet contemporary community expectations.
- Promoting compliance, facilitating engagement and cooperation in relation to racing integrity and animal welfare.
- Providing advice and an annual report to the Minister for Racing that will be tabled in Parliament.
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight (minimum 58.80 hours, by negotiation).
Pre employment checks
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this role is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Crimes involving dishonesty including illegal betting or gambling.
- Serious traffic offences.
- Serious drug offences.
- Crimes of violence.
Download the Statement of Duties and Advice Documents
Statement of Duties
Advice to Applicants
How to apply
- Review the Statement of Duties.
- Click the "Apply now" button.
- Complete the application form.
- Upload your 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 (please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria).
- Attach a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
Refer to the Advice to Applicants document for further information.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Recruitment via recruitment@nre.tas.gov.au.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
For more information please contact:
Sean Carroll
Tasmanian Racing Integrity Commissioner
Email: Sean.Carroll@racingintegrity.tas.gov.au
Phone: 0428 347 840