Legal And Policy Officer

**Applications close 11:55pm, Sunday 21 September 2025**
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.
Period of Appointment
Fixed-term for 24 months
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.

Duties

Undertake research, investigations, and analysis into legal and policy matters, including in relation to civil claims against the State of Tasmania.
Provide authoritative advice and recommendations on complex matters associated with legal and policy issues relating to the Department of Justice.
Regularly liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including officers within Tasmanian Government Departments, independent statutory offices, and external parties.
Contribute to the development of policy and the implementation of relevant projects undertaken by the Department of Justice.
The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned, that are within the capacity, qualification and experience expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.

Desirable Requirements

A degree in Law from a recognised tertiary institution

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:

Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, 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, Executive or the Legislative Power.
Disciplinary action in previous employment.
Identification check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties (357931) Legal and Policy Officer (September 2025).docx
Statement of Duties (357931) Legal and Policy Officer (September 2025).pdf
Information for applicants (Office of the Secretary).docx
Information for applicants (Office of the Secretary).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 apply online by clicking the ' Apply Now' button.
Refer to the ' Information for Applicants' 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 information
Rosie Alston Assistant Director Corrections************@justice.tas.gov.au Phone: 0499 878 ***
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
People Strategy Team(03) 6165 7***

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