The Department of Justice has a number of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategies in place, and our recruitment practices aim to facilitate full participation from all population cohorts. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and faiths, 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 TPS Recruiting at TPSRecruiting@justice.tas.gov.au as soon as possible. 

Details of Appointment

Permanent Full-time. This is a day work position working 73.50 hours per fortnight. 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.

*Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time and/or casual vacancies.

Benefits

Salary of $103,290 to $108,307 pa. Starting salary negotiable within range subject to experience in a similar role. Annual salary increase within this range in accordance with the Tasmanian State Service Award and Public Sector Union Wages Agreement

In addition to the salary: 

• 12% super from 1 July 2025, access to salary sacrifice and salary packaging.
• 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus access to purchased leave, leave without pay and State Service accumulated leave scheme.
• Access to a free, confidential Employee Assistance Program and a range of other service via our dedicated Wellbeing and Support team.
• Learning, development and career progression opportunities across Tasmania.

Working Environment

Tasmania Prison Service (TPS) has prison facilities located at Risdon Vale, Hobart and Launceston in Tasmania. This position is based at Risdon Vale. The Risdon Vale site offers a corporate working environment without the hustle and bustle of city centre offices, free on-site parking and access to the on-site staff gym (or head across the road to Risdon Brook Dam for a walk at lunch time). 

Duties

• Take the lead on developing policies that progress the Government’s and TPS’s strategic direction and priorities.
• Provide high level support and advice to the Manager, Policy and Senior Management Team.
• Contribute to the safety, security and good order of the prison system by researching, developing, evaluating and reviewing TPS policies, procedures and associated corporate documents.
• Coordinate and respond to complex enquiries and requests on behalf of the Director of Prisons and Assistant Director, Engagement, Communications and Policy.
• Coordinate ministerial briefings and requests to Senior Managers on behalf of the Director of Prisons and Assistant Director, Engagement, Communications and Policy.
• Prepare high-level documents including ministerial briefings, reports and conference papers.
• Extract and analyse data and provide reports regarding the results of the analysis, particularly in relation to Key Performance Indicators and other service delivery outcomes.
• Maintain and approve content for the TPS Intranet and external website and manage information requests.
• The incumbent 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 jobs at this classification level, including assisting the Performance and Compliance Unit from time to time.

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:

1. Pre-employment checks

• 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.

3. Identification check.

Desirable Requirements

• Relevant tertiary or industry-specific qualifications.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (356657) Policy Officer Jun25.docx

 Statement of Duties (356657) Policy Officer Jun25.pdf

 About the Department of Justice (Tasmania Prison Service) (1).DOCX

 About the Department of Justice (Tasmania Prison Service).pdf

 Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx

 Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf

 FAQs Short Form Application.docx

 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 TPS Recruiting on (03) 6165 7394 or TPSRecruiting@justice.tas.gov.au.

For more information

Name: Nicole Sale
Position: Manager, Strategic Policy and Projects
Email: Nicole.Sale@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone:  (03) 616 57391

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

TPS Recruiting
(03) 6165 7394