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.
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Hours per fortnight73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties- To assist in the effective registration of persons requiring registration under Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) legislative framework.
- Provide advice on the risks associated with identified applicants and provide advice and detailed guidance to Assessment Officers undertaking the first level of risk assessment.
- The administration of processes and procedures within the unit and the maintenance of the RWVP Register.
- The provision of assessment support to the Manager of the Screening Unit and the Assistant Director of Risk Based Registration and Licensing.
- Interpretation and administration of the RWVP legislative framework.
- Coordinate and assist in the preparation and interpretation of the reporting obligations of the unit.
- Provide advice into determinations, amendments to legislation, policies and procedures.
- Assist in the development, maintenance and review of publications, documents and website content.
- Participate as appropriate in public consultation processes, including providing information on how the registration process works.
- To provide support and advice to the Manager and Assistant Director and to undertake other duties as required.
- A Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People
Statement of Duties (Generic) Senior Assessment Officer.docx
Statement of Duties (Generic) Senior Assessment Officer.pdf
About the Department of Justice (Consumer Building and Occupational Services).DOCX
About the Department of Justice (Consumer Building and Occupational Services).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 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 4***.
For more informationKerrie Lawrence
Assistant Director Risk-based Registration and Licensing
Email: ***************@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 3432
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7***