Address Department of Justice
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 24 March, 2024 11:55 PM
Position details
Applications close:
Sunday 24 March, 2024 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 4
Salary:
$80,593.00 to $92,764.00 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
Hobart
Job description:
This position assists the Director of Public Prosecutions in the conduct and management of the business of the Office by providing administrative and clerical support to the Director and other officers, including supervising and training support staff, determining support priorities and allocating work accordingly, and ensuring the timely and accurate completion of support tasks.
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)
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.
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
