Job Description
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.Period of AppointmentFixed Term - 24 months.Hours per fortnight73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.DutiesConduct investigations into organisations pursuant to the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Act 2023 that includes the Reportable Conduct Scheme, actions of organisations in preventing and responding to reportable allegations as well as handling general enquiries, notifications, and complaints.Manage a caseload of diverse matters and liaise and consult with other areas of the Office and a range of external stakeholders to deliver information, guidance, and training.Support the broader team within the Office with general queries, make formal inquiries and provide timely advice, guidance to organisations on best practice in preventing and responding to reportable allegations.Providing guidance, oversight and advice for the way in which organisations respond to reportable allegations, including risk assessment, risk management and investigation having regard to quality standards, performance measures and risks.Develop and maintain trusting and productive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.Undertake research, assist with policy development and advice on matters relating to complaint resolution, alternative dispute resolution, standards of service delivery and other matters.Assist in enhancing the public profile of the Office including developing networks and assisting in the implementation of outreach programs and maintaining effective communication pathways with complainants, notifiers and agencies.Essential RequirementsA Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.Pre-employment ChecksThe 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 checksArson and fire settingViolent crimes and crimes against the personSex-related offencesDrug and alcohol related offencesCrimes involving dishonestyCrimes involving deceptionMaking false declarationsMalicious damage and destruction to propertySerious traffic offencesCrimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and JusticeCrimes against Executive or the Legislative PowerCrimes involving Conspiracy2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.3. Identification check.Desirable RequirementsCurrent Driver's licenceRelevant tertiary qualifications in administrative law or the conduct of investigationsDownload the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsHow to applyTo 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) 6166 1435.For more informationZaharenia GalanosProject Director (Child and Youth Safe Organisations Regulator)Zaharenia.Galanos@justice.tas.gov.auPhone: 0437 318 552Reasonable Adjustment Queries(03) 6165 7603Tasmanian Government
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