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.

Details of Appointment

Permanent full-time

This is a day work position working 73.5 hrs / fortnight.

*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.

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). 

In addition to the salary, this position attracts:

• 12% employer superannuation contribution
• Access to salary packaging and discounted private health insurance
• Access to a free, confidential Employee Assistance Program and a range of other service via our dedicated Wellbeing and Support team.
• Professional development and networking opportunities

Duties

• Assist in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the Visitor Reception Centre, and the delivery of key prisoner services including visits, mail, and the receipt of monies.
• Assist VRC staff with the redirection of general community enquiries to the relevant outputs for action.
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the Visitor Reception Centre and provide training, guidance, and initial supervision to new staff in this area.
• Anticipate and resolve issues associated with the activities of the Visitor Reception Centre.
• Process visitor nomination and application forms and maintain associated registers.
• Assist in managing the TPS iPad Register and ensure iPads used for prisoner video visits are available and working. Liaise with IT to arrange repairs and maintenance as needed.
• 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.

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.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (356667) Senior Administration Officer - TPS - April 2025.docx

 Statement of Duties (356667) Senior Administration Officer - TPS - April 2025.pdf

 Information for applicants (Tasmania Prison Service).docx

 Information for applicants (Tasmania Prison Service).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 the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4946.

For more information

Laura Roberts
Manager, Prisoner Activities
Email: laura.roberts@justice.tas.gov.au 
Phone: (03) 6165 7373

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

TPS Recruiting
(03) 6165 7394