Governance and Legal Support Officer

3 weeks ago


Hobart, Australia Tasmanian Government Full time

**Governance and Legal Support Officer (724504)**:
Department of Treasury and Finance

Corporate and Governance Division

Project Management & Governance Branch

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 18 June, 2023 11:55 PM

**Position details**:
**Applications close**:

- Sunday 18 June, 2023 11:55 PM AEST**Award/Classification**:

- Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 4**Salary**:

- $78,246.00 to $90,062.00 pro rata, per annum**Employment type**:

- Permanent, flexible, Permanent, full-time, Permanent, part-time**Region**:

- South**Location**:

- Hobart**Job description**:

- As part of a small and dynamic multi-skilled team, the Governance and Legal Support Officer will undertake a range of high level administrative, research and support activities that will assist in the achievement of the Branch’s objectives. The role includes the preparation of governance documentation, high level internal stakeholder management, divisional administrative support, as well as research, analysis, and maintenance of effective business systems that will assist the Branch and the Corporate and Governance Division to support the Department’s strategic objectives.**Hours per fortnight**:
Up to 73.5 - hours flexible - talk to us about how this could work for you. We are open to considering a range of flexible work options including part-time hours.

**Duties**:
As part of a small and dynamic multi-skilled team, the Governance and Legal Support Officer will undertake a range of high level administrative, research and support activities that will assist in the achievement of the Branch’s objectives. The role includes the preparation of governance documentation, high level internal stakeholder management, divisional administrative support, as well as research, analysis, and maintenance of effective business systems that will assist the Branch and the Corporate and Governance Division to support the Department’s strategic objectives.

In the context of the selection criteria, to be successful in the position applicants will have:

- high level communication and interpersonal skills including an ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders;
- proven ability to use appropriate levels of initiative, judgement and confidentiality;
- high level administration skills combined with the ability to undertake research and analysis;
- proven capacity to coordinate and conduct a range of tasks including the planning, prioritisation and completion of work activities within tight and competing timeframes

**Desirable Requirements**:
Diploma or Advanced Diploma, completion, or partial completion, of relevant tertiary qualifications.

**Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents**:
Please download the Statement of Duties, Advice to Applicants and Frequently Asked Questions below:
724504 - Statement of Duties - Governance and Legal Support Officer.DOCX

724504 - Statement of Duties - Governance and Legal Support Officer.pdf

Advice to Applicants.DOCX

Advice to Applicants.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions for Applicants.DOCX

Frequently Asked Questions for Applicants.pdf

**How to apply**:
Before applying, we encourage you to make contact with the person listed below to ensure you have a good understanding of the role and how it fits within Treasury.

To apply, please provide a copy of your current Resume and Short Form Application (maximum 2 pages) outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties.

Refer to the _'Advice to Applicants'_ and _'Frequently Asked Questions'_ documents for further information.

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

**For more information**:
Jacqueline Nicholls
Specialist Legal Advisor
(03) 6145 5047



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