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Legal and Policy Officer

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Hobart, Australia Tasmanian Government Full time

Department of Justice

Office of the Secretary

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 23 June, 2024 11:55 PM

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

- Sunday 23 June, 2024 11:55 PM AEST**Award/Classification**:

- Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 6**Salary**:

- $105,921.00 to $119,801.00 per annum**Employment type**:

- Fixed-term, full-time**Region**:

- South**Location**:

- Hobart**Job description**:

- Provide advice and assistance in relation to legal and policy matters relating to the Department of Justice. Provide other high-level policy and procedural advice as required.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**:
ASAP for 2 years

**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.

**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**:

- A degree in Law from a recognised tertiary institution.

**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.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

**For more information**:
Laura Michaelson
Assistant Director Corrections
Phone: (03) 6165 4913

**Reasonable Adjustment Queries**:
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603