Supervisor Business Support (350046)

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 fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.

Duties

• Supervise, train and oversee the efficient allocation of work to a team of administrative and clerical officers to ensure that comprehensive, accurate and timely administrative support is provided to the Director of Public Prosecutions and other legal practitioners.
• Develop, implement and maintain quality assurance measures and procedural guidelines.
• Maintain the integrity of the Visual Files database and conduct training in the use of its functions.
• Undertake word processing, audio typing, data entry, reception services and records management tasks.
• Assist with other tasks as required at level.

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.

Desirable Requirements

• Diploma in Business Administration or Business (Legal Services)

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Statement of Duties (350046) Supervisor Business Support - March 2024.docx

Statement of Duties (350046) Supervisor Business Support - March 2024.pdf

About the Department of Justice (Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions).DOCX

About the Department of Justice (Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions).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 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 the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4914.

For more information

Abbey Jones
Manager Business Support
Email: abbey.jones@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 3600

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603