Assistant Director Strategic Legislation and Policy - Hobart, Australia - Tasmanian Government

Tasmanian Government

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Hobart, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Description

Department of Justice

Strategic Legislation and Policy

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 12 November, :55 PM

Position details:

Applications close:

Sunday 12 November, :55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award
General Stream Band 8
Salary:

- $132,626.00 to $141,578.

00 per annum
Employment type:

Permanent, fulltime
Region:
South
Location:
Hobart
Job description:
The Assistant Directors in Strategic Legislation and Policy provide highlevel strategic policy and legislative advice on issues relating to the Department of Justice, with a focus on the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice's legislative program. The Assistant Directors are responsible for managing complex legislative and policy projects and for providing oversight and supervision of other members of the team in relation to projects, in consultation with the Director. The Department is responsible for an interesting and diverse range of legislation, including the response to relevant Commission of Inquiry legislative reforms.

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.

The Assistant Directors in Strategic Legislation and Policy provide high-level strategic policy and legislative advice on issues relating to the Department of Justice, with a focus on the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice's legislative program. The Assistant Directors are responsible for managing complex legislative and policy projects and for providing oversight and supervision of other members of the team in relation to projects, in consultation with the Director. The Department is responsible for an interesting and diverse range of legislation, including the response to relevant Commission of Inquiry legislative reforms.

Hours per fortnight:

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.

Duties:

Manage, coordinate and oversight significant legislative projects and support the Director in managing the legislation program for the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice.
Develop and implement legislative and policy proposals including the preparation of Cabinet Minutes, Briefing Papers, Parliamentary packages and instructions to Parliamentary Counsel.
Provide high level advice to the Attorney-General, Minister for Justice and the Secretary on the implications of Government proposals and matters within the Minister's portfolio responsibilities and provide a focal point within the Department for expert advice on legislative issues.
Prepare high level documents for the Attorney-General, Minister for Justice and the Secretary including correspondence, Minutes, Cabinet Minutes and Issues Briefings.
Liaise and consult within the agency and with other agencies (State and Commonwealth), private enterprise and stakeholders, including the Law Society, Bar Association and Tasmania Law Reform Institute to ensure that legislative proposals reflect government policy and consider the needs of the Tasmanian community.
Represent the Department in a range of forums including supporting the work of high level departmental, interdepartmental and intergovernmental bodies.
Provide assistance to the Director in managing the human, financial, physical, information and other resources of the Office.

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 checks
Arson and fire setting
Violent crimes and crimes against the person
Sexrelated 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
Disciplinary action in previous employment.
Identification check.

Desirable Requirements:

Tertiary qualification in law, public administration or a similar field

FAQs Short Form

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/