Manager Legislation and Regulation

Job title: Manager Legislation and Regulation

Company: Tasmanian Government


Job description: We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.The Tasmanian Electoral Commission (TEC) 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.Period of AppointmentPermanent, ideally commencing mid-January 2025.Hours per fortnight73.50 hours per fortnight – flexible options available.Duties

• Manage the TEC’s legislation and regulation engagement with government.
• Responsible for the assessment and management of queries and complaints, including public interest disclosures and, where appropriate, referral for investigation.
• Management of political party registration, Aboriginal Land Council of Tasmania (ALCT) enrolment, right to information requests (RTI) and other statutory processes as directed.
• Make a significant contribution to the formulation, development and analysis of policy, briefing information and material, and is expected to develop and achieve standards and objectives within the general framework of corporate goals.
• Provide advice and assistance as required, on relevant policy, legislation, contracts and legal precedent.
• Develop complex briefing material, policy papers, research reports and other material on electoral issues.
• Consult, liaise, and negotiate with government agencies, other electoral management bodies, organisations, political parties, candidates, media and the general public on complex electoral legislation matters.
• Collaborate with other managers within the directorate and the leadership team to achieve the objectives of the Strategic Plan and Annual Operational Plans.
• Manage, develop and mentor the Regulation Officer.
• Perform other duties as required by the leadership team.

Essential Requirements

• Political neutrality

Political Neutrality InformationThe TEC is a politically neutral workplace where all staff are expected to maintain a high standard of impartiality.The TEC has been granted an exemption by the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner which allows for the consideration of a candidate’s political affiliation or public support of political issues when determining whether or not they should be employed.More information on what political neutrality is can be found . Applicants are required to complete and upload a copy of the Political Neutrality Declaration Form (found below) for consideration at shortlisting.Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsHow to applyTo 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, a copy of your current Resumé/CV, and your completed Political Neutrality Declaration. 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 the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 3652.For more informationKylee Rumble
Director Legislation and CompliancePhone: (03) 6208 8713Reasonable Adjustment Queries(03) 6165 7603

Expected salary: $105921 – 119801 per year

Location: Moonah, TAS

Job date: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 07:13:11 GMT

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