Senior Investigation And Review Officer (Rti) (356218)

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

The Office of the Ombudsman and Health Complaints Commissioner 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.

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

1. Conduct reviews under the Right to Information Act 2009. This will include collating and Reviewing documents and other evidence and, at times, high-level negotiations with senior managers and officials of public authorities.

2. Prepare written decisions in relation to applications for external review of decisions under the Right to Information Act 2009, and assist and advise other officers with the preparation of such decisions. Decisions are published at www.ombudsman.tas.gov.au/right-to-information which also includes other information about Right to Information (RTI).

3. Provide high quality internal and external advice, verbally and in writing, in accordance with the Ombudsman's responsibilities under the Right to Information Act 2009.
4. Deliver Right to Information training and educational programs.
5. Assist in enhancing the public profile of the Office of the Ombudsman, including developing and maintaining networks and assisting in the implementation of outreach programs.

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.

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• A current driver’s licence.
• Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (Registration Status - Employment).

 Statement of Duties - SoD 356218 Senior Investigation and Review Officer (RTI) (4).doc

 Statement of Duties - SoD 356218 Senior Investigation and Review Officer (RTI) (4).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

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.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

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***.

Name: Leah Dorgelo
Position: Principal Officer (Right to Information)
Email: ************@ombudsman.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 616 64***