HR Officer (357596, 350339) - Human Resources

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 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.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

• Provide a high level of customer service and build strong working relationships with internal clients.
• Undertake accurate and timely processing of transactions in support of various HR functions, such as recruitment, payroll, and workers compensation.
• Accurately interpret, apply and provide advice relating to the Tasmanian State Service employment framework and associated Departmental policy.
• Prepare and distribute written communications, letters, contracts, reports, and other documentation.
• Maintain HR records and data while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist with project, system, and business improvement initiatives 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.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (Generic) HR Officer Feb 2026.docx

 Statement of Duties (Generic) HR Officer Feb 2026.pdf

 Information for applicants (Human Resources).docx

 Information for applicants (Human Resources).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.  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' 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 4911.

For more information

Ben Phillips
Assistant Director HR Operations
Email: ben.phillips@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 3509