Inspection Officer (357456) - Ombudsman Tasmania

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

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 to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, you can include this information with your application.

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 until 2 September 2027

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

• Provide assistance and support to the Custodial Inspector to meet the objectives of the Custodial Inspector Act 2016.
• Undertake comprehensive research and analysis activities including:
  • Undertaking environmental scanning to identify future issues, trends and best practice in custodial services.
  • Developing and managing information databases for statistics and information and entering and collating information into appropriate formats to facilitate analysis and decision-making.
  • Identifying trends and issues and presenting findings and recommendations to the Principal Inspection Officer.
  • Supporting the inspection and liaison functions of the Office.
  • Ad hoc project topics as required.
• Provide advice and support to the Custodial Inspector on issues related to the Custodial Inspector’s objectives including reporting requirements through research and data extraction functions.
• Maintain the custodial inspection standards in accordance with s6(1)(c) and s6(2) of the Act and assist in developing, maintaining and updating pre-inspection survey tools.
• Prepare, design, coordinate and quality assure correspondence related to the development of draft inspection reports resulting from routine and occasional inspections of custodial centres in accordance with mandated timeframes.
• Develop and maintain registers of information relating to inspections and systemic improvements.
• Provide comprehensive administration support to the Custodial Inspector, including management of correspondence and preparation of a range of high-level documents.
• Coordinate and liaise with other custodial facilities and stakeholders.
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities as required.

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 (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.
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.
3. Identification check.

Desirable Requirements

• A Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People
• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Current Drivers Licence

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (357456) Custodial Inspectorate - Inspection Officer - February 2026.docx

 Statement of Duties (357456) Custodial Inspectorate - Inspection Officer - February 2026.pdf

Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx

Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf

FAQs Short Form Application.docx

FAQs Short Form Application.pdf

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.

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' 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) 6165 4946

For more information

Jill Murphy
Assistant Principal Inspection Officer
jill.murphy@custodialinspector.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 9902