Graduate Officer (358150)
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Period of Appointment
Fixed Term - 36 Months
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties
- Assist in the configuration of software solutions, including designing and building screens, defining codes, business rules, and workflows, and generating document templates.
- Work closely with senior business analysts and project staff to define and document business requirements, functional specifications, and solution designs.
- Participate in workshops and discussions with stakeholders to gather and clarify requirements.
- Support the development and maintenance of solution documentation, including configuration specifications, test plans, and user reference materials.
- Assist with testing activities such as preparing test data, executing test cases, and supporting user acceptance testing (UAT).
- Contribute to the analysis of data for migration, integration, and reporting purposes.
- Help identify and resolve configuration and data-related issues through investigation and root cause analysis.
- Assist in preparing written communications such as project updates, issue logs, and documentation for internal and external audiences.
- Participate in quality assurance activities and configuration audits to ensure the accuracy and completeness of configured solutions.
- Support the preparation and delivery of end-user training and help resources.
- Carry out other duties within the capacity and qualifications of the position, as required.
Essential Requirements
- Have graduated with a minimum of a three-year undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the last three years.
Desirable Requirements
- Qualifications should be in an ICT, information systems, business, or related discipline.
- Exposure to ICT, business systems analysis, or software configuration coursework.
- Familiarity with business process mapping, data analysis, or solution testing.
- Understanding of Agile or iterative project delivery methodologies.
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 - Graduate Officer (358150) - Aug 2026.docx
Statement of duties - Graduate Officer (358150) - Aug 2026.pdf
Information for applicants (Office of the Chief Information Officer).docx
Information for applicants (Office of the Chief Information Officer).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) 6166 1435.
For more information
Josh Allred
Senior Project Manager
Josh.Allred@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6166 9162