Communications Officer (356962) - Consumer, Building and Occupational Services
Department of Justice
Consumer, Building and Occupational Services
Policy and Projects
Applications must be submitted by
Position details
Applications close:
AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 5
Salary:
$99,482.00 to $104,352.00 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, full-time
Job description:
The position contributes to achieving the office of Consumer, Building and Occupational Service’s (CBOS) objectives and outcomes through effective media liaison, developing and implementing both internal and external communication strategies and providing advice and guidance to Departmental officers on media and communication tasks and issues.
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.
Additional Information
- This position is available in either Hobart or Launceston
Duties
- Write and coordinate content for a range of internal and external documents and publications including newsletters, information sheets, Internet and Intranet content, brochures and major Departmental publications.
- Undertake the role of web co-ordinator for CBOS.
- Write, edit and assist in approving content for the CBOS internet site, ensuring it meets the needs of the Department’s target audiences and Departmental and Government policies, standards and guidelines.
- Assist with development and implementation of communication strategies to support CBOS’ operations, and review the effectiveness of these.
- Establish collaborative partnerships and effective relationships across government agencies and with key stakeholders.
- Provide quality control of CBOS’ external communications, including campaign and promotional material, print and online publications, websites, social media and multimedia productions.
- Work to ensure the Department complies with both the Tasmanian Government Communications Policy and the Tasmanian Government Style Guide and Logo Policy.
- As required from time to time, perform other tasks relevant to the skills and experience of the position classification.
Pre-employment Checks
The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.
The following checks are to be conducted:
- Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, 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, Executive or the Legislative Power.
- Disciplinary action in previous employment.
- Identification check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties (356962) Communications Officer (September 2025).docx
Statement of Duties (356962) Communications Officer (September 2025).pdf
Information for applicants (Consumer, Building and Occupational Services).docx
Information for applicants (Consumer, Building and Occupational Services).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' 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
Sean Barry
Assistant Director, Policy and Stakeholder Engagement
sean.barry@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6777 2976
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603