Laundry Assistant (357104 and 357105)


Department of Justice
Tasmania Prison Service
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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 1

Salary:

$51,647.00 to $62,702.00 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, shift work

Region:

South

Location:

Risdon Prison

Job description:

Support the objectives of the Tasmania Prison Service and Prison Industries by assisting with the outcome deliveries associated with prison laundry operations and other prison industry outputs

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. 

*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.

Duties

  • Undertake collection and delivery of goods on behalf of Prison Industries using vehicles up to medium rigid capacity.
  • Ensure Laundry is free from Prison contraband and unauthorised items in accordance with Directors Standing Orders and operational requirements.
  • Complete administrative and reporting tasks associated with Directors Standing Orders and maintenance of industry equipment operational requirements.
  • Contribute to the effective operation of the industries work unit maintaining established standards, systems and procedures and propose improvements to practices, methods and processes.
  • Actively participate in explaining and reviewing operational procedures, provide information and liaise with various Internal and external stakeholders including prisoners.
  • Contribute to a high standard of workplace health and safety in accordance with existing Work Place Health and Safety legislation and policies.
  • Any other duties as assigned to classification.

Essential Requirements

  • Current unrestricted Medium Rigid drivers’ licence.

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

Download File Statement of Duties (357103, 357104, 357105, 350694) Laundry Assistant June 2024.docx

Download File Statement of Duties (357103, 357104, 357105, 350694) Laundry Assistant June 2024.pdf

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

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

Download File Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx

Download File Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf

Download File FAQs Short Form Application.docx

Download File 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 meeting of the essential criteria, 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 4912.

For more information

John Franklin
Superintendent Prisoner Services
Email: John.Franklin@justice.tas.gov.au 
Phone: 03 6165 7199

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603

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  2. Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
  3. Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.