Our people are fundamental to the culture and success of the Tasmanian Audit Office. Join us as our Assistant Manager Human Resources and contribute to recruiting and developing our team and help us shape our culture and workforce into the future. 

We’re a contemporary Tasmanian State Service Agency, and the largest audit services provider in the State. We offer hybrid remote work options, comprehensive learning and development, a diverse and inclusive culture, and best practice contemporary employment standards offered by working for the Tasmanian State Service.

An understanding of the Tasmanian State Service and recent experience in learning and development, recruitment or generalist human resources will be highly regarded.

To learn more about the Office, or to discover how this role might be right for you, please reach out to Naomi Martin Edwards using the contact information below.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

1. Provide generalist HR advice and support, including advising management and other staff on matters including recruitment, learning and development, establishment, induction, pay and leave management.
2. Assist in the development and implementation of HR strategies, undertake projects and/or research and prepare a range of correspondence, submissions, briefings and reports in a timely manner.
3. Provide coaching and support to managers and assist with the investigation and reporting of issues of a complex and/or sensitive nature.
4. Undertake and administer the delivery of end-to-end recruitment services. Including candidate management, participating in all elements of the recruitment process, utilising a variety of recruitment and selection tools and preparing all associated documentation.
5. Manage a learning and development calendar to meet the annual needs of staff as identified in the Office’s learning and development framework and individual learning and development plans. 
6. Undertake research, provide recommendations, and draft policy and procedure documentation.
7. Develop and maintain effective relationships with relevant stakeholders and represent the Office on internal and external committees and participate in relevant industry forums, reporting outcomes back to the Office as required along with the provision of recommendations to the Office’s Executive.
8. The occupant of this position 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.

Performance is measured against Key Performance Indicators that are developed and agreed to for each role in the Office and documented in annual Performance Plans.

Pre-employment Checks

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following; 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 check.
3. Identification check.

Desirable Requirements

Degree or diploma in a relevant discipline.

Driver’s Licence.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

 Assistant Manager HR (355774) - Statement of Duties - January 2025.DOCX

 Assistant Manager HR (355774) - Statement of Duties - January 2025.pdf

 Tasmanian Audit Office - Short Form Application FAQs.DOCX

 Tasmanian Audit Office - Short Form Application FAQs.pdf

 Information for Applicants (Audit).docx

 Information for Applicants (Audit).pdf

How to apply

1. Review the Statement of Duties.
2. Click the "Apply now" button.
3. Complete the application form.
4. 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).
5. 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 TAO.Recruitment@audit.tas.gov.au. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

For more information, please contact: 

Naomi Martin Edwards
Director Corporate Support and Strategy
Email: Naomi.MartinEdwards@audit.tas.gov.au 
Phone: (03) 6165 9545