Investigation and Review Officer

5 days ago


Hobart, Australia Tasmanian Government Full time

Department of Justice
Office of the Ombudsman and Health Complaints Commissioner
Right to Information

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 06 October, 2024 11:55 PM

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

- Sunday 6 October, 2024 11:55 PM AEST**Award/Classification**:

- Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 5**Salary**:

- $96,584.00 to $101,313.00 per annum**Employment type**:

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

- South**Location**:

- Hobart**Job description**:
The Office of the Ombudsman and Health Complaints Commissioner 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, Full-time for a period of 12 months

**Hours per fortnight**

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.

**Duties**
- Assist the Ombudsman in the fulfillment of the Ombudsman's responsibilities under the _Right to Information Act _2009, the _Ombudsman Act_ 1978 and other legislation as required.
- Conduct reviews under the _Right to Information Act _2009. This will include negotiations with senior managers and officials of public authorities.
- Provide the Ombudsman with advice and support in the fulfillment of the Ombudsman's responsibilities under the _Right to Information Act_ and collate and review documents and evidence.
- Participate in projects, activities and the provision of RTI training, as requested and generally assist in the delivery of education and training in relation to the RTI Act.
- Provide thorough and timely advice to public authorities and the public regarding the operation of the RTI Act, including the conduct of external review matters.

**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 relevant tertiary qualification
- A current driver’s licence
- Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (Registration Status - Employment).

**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.

Please note that 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**

Leah Dorgelo
Principal Officer - Right to Information
Phone: (03) 6166 4566



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