Assessment And Monitoring Officer (357923 & 357924)

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 AppointmentASAP for 24 months.Hours per fortnight73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.Duties

• Engage with organisations in a proactive manner pursuant to the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Act 2023 with specific focus on the Assessment and quality assurance of how organisations are implementing the Universal Principle and Child and Youth Safe Standards.
• Provide guidance and advice to organisation representatives and undertake activities including sector meetings, face-to-face meetings with organisations to educate and create awareness of the importance of being child safe.
• Provide high level and evidence backed advice, support, and direction to organisations aimed at ensuring the services provided meet the Universal Principle and the Child and Youth Safe Standards.
• Provide high level advice to the Independent Regulator, their Deputy, and Directors on systemic themes across organisations that may then drive capability initiatives that the Office may seek to implement including how the Regulator can provide targeted resources and training to relevant sectors.
• Proactively follow up of relevant practice improvement activity across organisations and provide high level, authoritative advice to the relevant Head of Entity or their delegate on this activity.
• Organise, plan and undertake monitoring activities using basic project management methodology, undertake assessments and refer non-compliance issues for further investigation.
• Support the broader team within the Office with general queries, and provide timely advice, guidance to organisations on child safe practices.
• Develop and maintain trusting and collaborative working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in enhancing the public profile of the Office including developing networks, assist 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 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

• Current Driver's licence.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in administrative law or the conduct of investigations and regulatory activity.

Download 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) 6165 4914.For more informationName: Natalie Hankin
Position: Director Regulation and Compliance
Email: natalie.hankin@oir.tas.gov.au
Phone: 0461 411 868Reasonable Adjustment Queries(03) 6165 7603