Audit & Compliance Officer

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Details of Appointment
Fixed-term commencing ASAP until 14 January 2026.
This is a day work position working weekdays 73.50 hours per fortnight.
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.
*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 $96,584 - $101,313 per annum. Starting salary negotiable within range subject to experience in a similar role. Annual salary increase within this range in accordance with the and .
In addition to the salary:

• 11% superannuation
• 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus access to purchased leave, leave without pay and State Service accumulated leave scheme.
• Access to salary sacrifice, 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.
• Learning, development and career progression opportunities.

Working Environment
Tasmania Prison Service (TPS) has prison facilities located at Risdon Vale, Hobart and Launceston in Tasmania. This position is based at Risdon Vale in the Administration Building. 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 on-site staff gym (or head across the road to Risdon Brook Dam for a walk at lunch time).
Duties

• Coordinate and supervise members of the Performance and Compliance Unit in the delivery and co-ordination of reporting, auditing, performance and compliance needs of the TPS.
• Undertake and coordinate TPS investigations, audits and compliance checks.
• Manage and administer the risk, audit, performance and incident systems including assisting in the development and improvement of these critical business systems.
• Coordinate compliance meetings, undertake and manage actions that arise in relation to identified areas of non-compliance with TPS policies and practices.

Please refer to the full Statement of Duties linked below.
Desirable Requirements
A strong employment background in business performance and compliance ideally from a correctional perspective.
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
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 .
For more information
Name: Courtney Bennett
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Position: Manager, Performance and Compliance
Email:
Phone: (03) 6165 7196
OR
TPS Recruiting
6165 7394
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
(03) 6165 7394
(03) 6165 7603