Deputy Director Human Resources (358057) - Human Resources
Department of Justice
Strategy, Governance & Major Projects
Human Resources
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 24 August, 2025 11:55 PM
Sunday 24 August, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 8
$140,703.00 to $150,200.00 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
Hobart
As a member of the Human Resources (HR) Senior Leadership Group, provide authoritative generalist HR consultancy and advisory services on complex people matters across the Department.The Deputy Director undertakes specialist projects to support the Agency Executive. These are novel and complex people issues that require tact, high level negotiation skills and subject matter expertise.The Deputy Director works as a conduit between Agency Outputs and entities covered by Service Level Agreements, and the broader HR team to ensure that the Agency delivers an effective people service.The Deputy Director provides consultancy and advisory services to Departmental managers and takes a lead role in coaching, advising, and facilitating effective delivery and implementation of HR strategy, policy, and frameworks.
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
* Provide specialist advice to Agency Executive and other senior leaders across the Department on novel and complex HR matters requiring direct intervention with tact, high level negotiation skills and subject matter expertise.
* Lead and implement whole of government workforce programs including providing authoritative advice to managers to help improve performance, productivity, and culture across the Agency.
* Build and maintain effective strategic partnering relationships with Executives, Senior Managers and Team Leaders to gain insights into their needs, challenges, and opportunities and to offer tailored solutions accordingly.
* Work collaboratively with other HR teams to ensure the delivery of services aligned to business needs.
* Effectively provide support to other senior HR managers and teams within HR including assisting to maintain a positive team culture and individual engagement and growth, alongside positive work-related outcomes.
* Support the Director Human Resources and act in the role where required.
* Perform other assigned duties within the knowledge, skills and experience expected at the classification level.
* Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline.
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 (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.
* Disciplinary action in previous employment.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
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 'ApplyNow' 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 4912.
For more information
Tracey Mulcahy
Director Human Resources
Email: tracey.mulcahy@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 4936
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 8
$140,703.00 to $150,200.00 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
Hobart
As a member of the Human Resources (HR) Senior Leadership Group, provide authoritative generalist HR consultancy and advisory services on complex people matters across the Department.The Deputy Director undertakes specialist projects to support the Agency Executive. These are novel and complex people issues that require tact, high level negotiation skills and subject matter expertise.The Deputy Director works as a conduit between Agency Outputs and entities covered by Service Level Agreements, and the broader HR team to ensure that the Agency delivers an effective people service.The Deputy Director provides consultancy and advisory services to Departmental managers and takes a lead role in coaching, advising, and facilitating effective delivery and implementation of HR strategy, policy, and frameworks.
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 8
$140,703.00 to $150,200.00 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
Hobart
As a member of the Human Resources (HR) Senior Leadership Group, provide authoritative generalist HR consultancy and advisory services on complex people matters across the Department.The Deputy Director undertakes specialist projects to support the Agency Executive. These are novel and complex people issues that require tact, high level negotiation skills and subject matter expertise.The Deputy Director works as a conduit between Agency Outputs and entities covered by Service Level Agreements, and the broader HR team to ensure that the Agency delivers an effective people service.The Deputy Director provides consultancy and advisory services to Departmental managers and takes a lead role in coaching, advising, and facilitating effective delivery and implementation of HR strategy, policy, and frameworks.
* Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
* Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
* Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.
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