Regulation and Compliance Officer (various) - Office of the Independent Regulator

Tasmanian Government

  • Hobart, TAS
  • $109,099-123,395 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 4 days ago
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 fortnight73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.Duties
  • Work collaboratively both within Regulation and Compliance team and the broader Office to provide guidance, oversight and advice for the way in which organisations respond to reportable allegations, including risk assessment, risk management and investigation having regard to quality standards, performance measures and risks.
  • Manage a caseload of diverse matters and liaise and consult with other areas of the Office and a range of external stakeholders to deliver information, guidance, and training.
  • Apply a strong analytical approach to the assessment of notifications and investigations undertaken by external entities. It is expected that Officers make sound professional judgement and recommendations to the Independent Regulator and Office's Executive Group regarding appropriate actions and response.
  • Conduct investigations into organisations under to the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Act (2023) including the Reportable Conduct Scheme and actions of organisations in preventing and responding to reportable allegations, as well as public interest monitoring and investigating compliance with Child and Youth Safe Standards.
  • Develop and maintain trusting and productive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Regulation and Compliance function within the Office, assist in enhancing the public profile of the Office and supporting the implementation of outreach programs and maintaining effective communication pathways with complainants, notifiers and agencies.
  • Performing other duties as envisaged by the assigned classification under the relevant award and in accordance with the skills, competence and training of the occupant as required.
Essential Requirements
  • A Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (employment).
Desirable Requirements
  • Current Driver's licence
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in administrative law or the conduct of investigations.
Pre-employment ChecksThe 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 DocumentsHow to applyTo apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter addressing the following questions as they relate to the Statement of Duties. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
  • How you apply analytical thinking and professional judgement to the assessment of investigations or making assessments
  • How your skills and experience value add to a complex regulatory environment
Please also include a copy of your CV /Resume.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) 6166 1435.For more informationPetrina Nettlefold
Director Regulation and CompliancePhone: 0461 411 868Reasonable Adjustment Queries(03) 6165 7603

Tasmanian Government