Manager Compliance and Investigations (357985) - Tasmanian Electoral Commission
Department of Justice
Tasmanian Electoral Commission
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Position details
Applications close:
AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 7
Salary:
$129,302.00 to $136,089.00 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, full-time
Job description:
Lead the Compliance and Investigations unit to ensure the efficient, effective, and ethical operation of the Tasmanian Electoral Commission (TEC). Provide high-level direction, research, analysis, advice, and reports in relation to actual or perceived non-compliance with electoral legislation, and manage the broad compliance activities of the TEC.
Please Note: To be considered for this role, you will need to supply a completed political neutrality form with your application (attached).
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
- Lead the TEC’s electoral compliance regulatory processes, particularly in relation to electoral participant conduct, non-voter processes and electoral roll integrity.
- Provide leadership in designing, developing, and operating compliance and investigation activities.
- Develop and determine operational methodologies to enhance compliance processes and service delivery outcomes.
- Plan and conduct TEC own-motion investigations or audits, and assessments and investigations arising from complaints relating to the Electoral Act 2004, the Electoral Disclosure and Funding Act 2023 and other relevant legislation. This will include:
- identifying, prioritising and scoping non-compliance risks.
- conducting preliminary enquiries, collecting and analysing evidence, including preparing for and undertaking interviews under notice.
- undertaking the duties of Inspector as directed under electoral legislation.
- liaising with parties, candidates, third party campaigners and donors.
- preparing and presenting comprehensive and high-quality reports in relation to complex investigations, including recommendations.
- leading enforcement activities.
- Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, and other senior legal staff from public authorities.
- Contribute to researching, developing and delivering non-compliance education materials and presentations.
- Collaborate with the leadership team to achieve the objectives of the Strategic Plan and Annual Operational Plans.
- Prepare briefs of evidence in relation to investigations and performance audits.
- Manage, develop and mentor the Compliance Officer, Stakeholder Support Officer and Funding and Disclosure Administration Officer ensuring continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Perform other duties as required by the executive management group.
Essential Requirements
Desirable Requirements
- A background in investigations, law or compliance.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties (357985) Manager Compliance and Investigations.docx
Statement of Duties (357985) Manager Compliance and Investigations.pdf
Information for applicants (Tasmanian Electoral Commission).docx
Information for applicants (Tasmanian Electoral Commission).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 (Tasmanian Electoral Commission)' 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 4946
For more information
Kylee Rumble
Director Legislation and Compliance
Kylee.Rumble@tec.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6208 8713
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603