Description : Administrative Support Officer. Company : Tasmanian Government. Location : Australia

Administrative Support Officer (Recruitment) (357746)

Department of Justice
Tasmania Prison Service
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 05 March, 2023 11:55 PM Position details Applications close: Sunday 5 March, 2023 11:55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 3 Salary: $70,490.00 to $76,195.00 per annum Employment type: Permanent, full-time Region: South Location: Risdon Prison Job description: Contribute to the effective delivery of services by Tasmania Prison Service by providing administrative, and operational support to assist in the delivery and progression of recruitment and selection activities.

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQ+ 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 person listed for 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.

This is a day work position working weekdays. Part-time or job share may be considered.

Location

Prison facilites are located at Risdon Vale, Hobart and Launceston. This position is based at Risdon Vale in the Staff Development and Training Unit (located in the Training Building). Some intrastate travel may be required.

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 staff gym (or head across the road to Risdon Brook Dam for a walk at lunch time).

About the role

The Tasmania Prison Service (TPS) contributes to a safer Tasmania by keeping in secure custody those sentenced by the Courts, and providing the best opportunity for prisoners to stop re-offending within a secure, safe and decent environment that reflects the values and opportunities of the wider community it serves.

The Staff Development and Training Unit (STDU) is responsible for:

• the recruitment of Correctional Officers, and non-uniform employees including administration, allied health and trades roles.
• developing and delivering the initial mandatory training of all new Correctional Officers
• managing training and career development opportunities for all TPS employees

The STDU has recently restructured and this is a new role supporting the Recruitment Manager to review, develop and implement a range of recruitment strategies and practices across the TPS. The Administrative Support Officer (Recruitment) TPS will provide administrative, and operational support to assist in the delivery and progression of recruitment and selection activities. This includes coordinating applicant assessments, providing verbal and written advice to applicants and hiring managers, undertaking routine investigations into recruitment and selection compliance matters and supporting marketing strategies. This role will also participate in information sessions which are held periodically on a state-wide basis.

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

• Qualifications in a human resource, recruiting, marketing or behavioural science related discipline.
• Current driver’s licence.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Statement of Duties (357746) Administrative Support Officer (Recruitment).docx

Statement of Duties (357746) Administrative Support Officer (Recruitment).pdf

About the Department of Justice (Tasmania Prison Service).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 blue '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 4902

For more information

Lauren Anderson
Recruitment Manager
[email protected]
Phone: 0437 925 540