Applications close 11:55 pm Sunday 22 February 2026
The Department of Justice has a number of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategies in place, and our recruitment practices aim to facilitate full participation from all population cohorts. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and faiths, 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 TPS Recruiting at as soon as possible.
Details of appointment
This is a permanent day work position working 73.50 hours per fortnight.
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.
*Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time and/or casual vacancies.
Benefits
Salary of $99,482 - $104,352 pa. Starting salary negotiable within range subject to experience in a similar role. Annual salary increases within this range in accordance with the Tasmanian State Service Award and Public Sector Union Wages Agreement.
In addition to the salary:
* 12% super from 1 July 2025, access to salary sacrifice and salary packaging.
* 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus access to purchased leave, leave without pay and State Service accumulated leave scheme.
* Access to a free, confidential Employee Assistance Program and a range of other service via our dedicated Wellbeing and Support team.
* Learning, development and career progression opportunities across Tasmania.
Working environment
Tasmania Prison Service (TPS) has prison facilities located at Risdon Vale, Hobart and Launceston in Tasmania. This position is based at Risdon Vale in the Training Building.The Risdon Vale site offers a corporate working environment without the hustle and bustle of city centre offices, free on-site parking and access to the on-site staff gym (or head across the road to Risdon Brook Dam for a walk at lunch time).
Duties
* Develop, coordinate and deliver learning, development and training initiatives and programs in line with the Department of Justice's strategic priorities.
* Provide administrative support for the delivery of programs, including: provider management and engagements, room or venue bookings, participant management and care, and associated communications.
* Develop and implement learning and development resources, including eLearning modules, information guides, training slides, and digital resources.
* Provide advice and support to the assigned Correctional Supervisors in the development and facilitation of training.
* Facilitate face-to-face and virtual training workshops, information sessions and employee workshops.
* Manage training records and training contracts, and prepare proposals, reports and other documentation as required.
* Develop, implement and apply a framework for evaluating learning, development and training initiatives, and focus on the continuous improvement of initiatives to ensure ongoing effectiveness and alignment to strategic priorities and desired outcomes.
* Research, identify, collate and customise available external learning, development and training resources for internal use.
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 checks
• Arson and fire setting
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person
• Sex-related 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
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.
3. Identification check.
Desirable requirements
* Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
Download the Statement of Duties and any associated documents
Statement of Duties Consultant Learning and Development TPS - August
Statement of Duties Consultant Learning and Development TPS - August
Information for applicants (Tasmania Prison
Information for applicants (Tasmania Prison
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 note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.
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 TPS Recruiting on or
For more information
Name: Meagan Direen
Position: Learning and Development Manager
Email:
Phone:
Reasonable adjustment queries
TPS Recruiting
People Strategy