Assistant Director (Administration of Justice) (357279)


Department of Justice
Office of the Secretary
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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 7

Salary:

$125,536.00 to $132,125.00 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Hobart

Job description:

The position is responsible for the provision of high-level strategic policy advice on issues relating to the Department’s complex policy projects and, at times, legislative projects, and for providing oversight and supervision of other members of the Office in relation to these policies and projects.

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.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

  • Provide strategic support and advice to the Deputy Secretary, Justice and Reform on operational policy development.
  • Effectively manage major policy and legislative projects relevant to the administration of justice, including the delivery of legal assistance services, ensuring the achievement of key Government and Departmental strategic objectives. 
  • Provide effective leadership to ensure projects are developed and delivered in the best interests of the State and in line with Government Policy.
  • Undertake the day-to-day management of multiple complex projects, especially in relation to legal assistance and other specialist areas, ensuring project deadlines are met.
  • Undertake high-level consultation and negotiation with stakeholders, other jurisdictions, Agencies, Branches and Divisions.
  • Develop high-level policy advice to Government on specialist matters relevant to the Department, including advice on relevant State and National issues.
  • Prepare high-level reports and briefings for the information and decision of the Minister, Secretary, Deputy Secretaries and other relevant persons, in regards to policy and legislation, including the review of legislation.
  • Represent the Deputy Secretary on committees, working groups and other forums at both state and national level.

Desirable Requirements

  • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline.
  • Driver licence.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Download File Statement of Duties (357279) Assistant Director (Administration of Justice) August 2024.docx

Download File Statement of Duties (357279) Assistant Director (Administration of Justice) August 2024.pdf

Download File About the Department of Justice (Office of the Secretary).DOCX

Download File About the Department of Justice (Office of the Secretary).pdf

Download File Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx

Download File Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf

Download File FAQs Short Form Application.docx

Download File FAQs Short Form Application.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 the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4911.

For more information

Pauline van Adrichem
Deputy Secretary, Justice and Reform
pauline.vanadrichem@justice.tas.gov.au 
Phone: (03) 6165 4943

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603

 

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