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Manager Compliance and Investigations (357985) - Tasmanian Electoral Commission

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Apr 2025

About the role

Please Note: To be considered for this role, you will need to supply a completed political neutrality form with your application (attached).

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 fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.

Duties

Lead the TEC’s electoral compliance regulatory processes, particularly in relation to electoral participant conduct, non-voter processes and electoral roll integrity.
Provide leadership in designing, developing, and operating compliance and investigation activities.
Develop and determine operational methodologies to enhance compliance processes and service delivery outcomes.
Plan and conduct TEC own-motion investigations or audits, and assessments and investigations arising from complaints relating to the Electoral Act 2004, the Electoral Disclosure and Funding Act 2023 and other relevant legislation. This will include:
- identifying, prioritising and scoping non-compliance risks.
- conducting preliminary enquiries, collecting and analysing evidence, including preparing for and undertaking interviews under notice.
- undertaking the duties of Inspector as directed under electoral legislation.
- liaising with parties, candidates, third party campaigners and donors.
- preparing and presenting comprehensive and high-quality reports in relation to complex investigations, including recommendations.
- leading enforcement activities.
Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, and other senior legal staff from public authorities.
Contribute to researching, developing and delivering non-compliance education materials and presentations.
Collaborate with the leadership team to achieve the objectives of the Strategic Plan and Annual Operational Plans.
Prepare briefs of evidence in relation to investigations and performance audits.
Manage, develop and mentor the Compliance Officer, Stakeholder Support Officer and Funding and Disclosure Administration Officer ensuring continuous improvement and professional growth.
Perform other duties as required by the executive management group.