Manager, Appointments and Right to Information

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.Hours per fortnight73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.Duties

• Manage the appointment process for statutory office holders, Senior Executive Service officers and Board and Tribunal members.
• Provide authoritative advice in relation to the interpretation of legislation and prepare complex documents regarding statutory Appointments and related matters.
• Oversee the Department's management of applications for assessed disclosure under the Right to Information Act 2009, including the allocation of requests and the provision of advice to delegated officers in the Office of the Secretary.
• Regularly liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including Departmental and Ministerial staff and members of the general public.
• Undertake research and prepare advice on complex matters associated with the functions of the Office of the Secretary, including the appointment and management of Justices of the Peace.
• Actively participate and contribute to the implementation, development and enhancement of Office of the Secretary initiatives and undertake policy formulation as required.

Desirable RequirementsA degree in Law from a recognised tertiary institution.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: Michelle Lowe
Position: Director Office of the Secretary
Email: michelle.lowe@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 4953Reasonable Adjustment Queries(03) 6165 7603