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.
Working Environment
The Department of Justice operates from multiple sites across Tasmania. Tasmania Prison Service (TPS) has prison facilities located at Risdon Vale, Hobart, and Launceston. This position is based at Risdon Vale in the TPS Human Resources Section, located in the Training Building.
The Rison 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). The Training Building has an attached outdoor area where we can enjoy our lunchtimes... weather permitting! We are a short drive to local shops and services, however there is no need to worry about parking when you return as there is plenty (and did we mention it’s free!?).
The TPS Human Resources Section encompasses recruiting, training, rosters, absence management and general human resources support for the TPS. We are a small team and work closely and collaboratively with the Department of Justice’s central human resources team, and other Outputs.
Details of Appointment
Fixed-term full-time day work working weekdays, 73.5 hours per fortnight from as soon as possible for a period of up to 12 months from the date of appointment or until the substantive returns, whichever is sooner.
This is a great opportunity to work strategically, gain insight into the corrections environment, and contribute to the long-term objectives of the TPS. We acknowledge that corrections is not for everyone, and hope you will consider this fixed-term vacancy an opportunity to try it out - talk to us in TPS Recruiting, we don't have all the answers but we can find them.
This role oversees all recruitment activities for the TPS including progressing immediate and emerging strategic deliverables such as:
- Advertising campaign and assessment tools for Correctional Officer - Training intake;
- Project-based work to support implementation of Correctional Officers Agreement 2023; and
- Advertising campaign and recruitment drive across corrections roles.
Supported by the Administrative Support Officer (Recruitment) this work requires collaboration with TPS HR and Department HR team members, and a broad range of stakeholders.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. In TPS HR there are a number of us that choose to work flexibly, talk to us about how this could work for you (it’s also ok if you prefer to work the traditional way, some of us do that too).
*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 $105,921 - $119,801 pa. Starting salary negotiable within range subject to experience in a similar role. Annual salary increase of 3% effective ffppcooa 1 December 2024 within this range in accordance with the Tasmanian State Service Award and Public Service Union Wages Agreement.
In addition to the salary:
- 11.5% super, increasing to 12% from 1 July 2025.
- 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus access to purchased leave, leave without pay and State Service accumulated leave scheme.
- Free parking on-site at Risdon.
- Access to the on-site staff gym for a modest fortnightly fee.
- Life-work balance including work from home, condensed hours and a range of other flexible working options (subject to operational requirements and approval of course!).
- Learning, development and career progression opportunities across Tasmania.
- 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.
Duties
- Manage the development and implementation of strategic TPS recruitment plans, in line with the DoJ Recruitment and Selection Policy and the Tasmanian State Service employment framework.
- Develop and drive a continuous improvement approach by ensuring that recruitment processes undertaken are contemporary, best fit, and continue to meet requirements set out within recruitment and workforce plans.
- Utilise a variety of recruitment and selection tools for allocated recruitment activities which focus on delivery and alignment to recruitment strategies and policies.
- Lead and manage change processes, including to undertake effective stakeholder engagement and consultation, associated with the implementation of new recruitment and selection initiatives.
Only some of the duties are listed above – please also refer to the Statement of Duties linked below.
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
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline.
- Current driver’s licence
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties (357668) Recruitment Manager.docx
Statement of Duties (357668) Recruitment Manager.pdf
About the Department of Justice (Tasmania Prison Service) November 2024.docx
About the Department of Justice (Tasmania Prison Service) November 2024.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
Lauren Anderson
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Position: Assistant Director Human Resources TPS
Mobile: 0437 925 540
Email: Lauren.Anderson@justice.tas.gov.au
If Lauren is unavailable at the time you call, please leave a voice message or send a follow up text or email. Lauren’s current role involves a lot of meetings – but she is looking forward to having a confidential discussion with you about the role and your interest in joining our team.
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TPS Recruiting
6165 7394
tpsrecruiting@justice.tas.gov.au
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
TPS Recruiting
(03) 6165 7394
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603