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Department of Justice
Office of the Ombudsman and Health Complaints Commissioner
Custodial Inspectorate
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 08 September, 2026 11:55 PM
Position details
Applications close:
Sunday 8 September, 2026 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 7
Salary:
$125,536.00 to $132,125.00 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
Hobart
Job description:
The position is a specialist in youth detention and helps to provide independent, proactive, preventative and systemic oversight of custodial centres in Tasmania. This position will have a particular focus on monitoring conditions of youth detention, including via regular visits to Ashley Youth Detention Centre (AYDC) in Deloraine, Tasmania and desktop monitoring. They will play a key role in mandatory and occasional inspections and reviews of AYDC under the Custodial Inspector Act 2016 (the Act).
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.
The Office of the Ombudsman and Health Complaints Commissioner 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 Appointment
Fixed term for two years.
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties
Promote the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable people you may be engaging with (including children and young people) and immediately report any concerns, disclosures, allegations or suspicions of harm. Actively participate in and contribute to practices that will ensure the Office of the Custodial Inspector is a child safe organisation including complying with any reporting, record keeping and information sharing obligations.
Visit AYDC on a regular basis to meet with young people in detention, develop an effective rapport with them, witness their living environment and programs, and provide real time feedback on conditions of detention.
Develop and maintain constructive and effective relationships with detention centre management, staff and other service providers responsible for the wellbeing of young people in detention.
Exercise specialist skills to support the Custodial Inspector to meet the objectives of the Act, including monitoring and reporting on conditions of youth detention.
Co-ordinate, schedule and undertake mandatory and occasional inspections of all custodial centres in accordance with the requirements of the Act, with a focus on AYDC.
Plan and co-ordinate the development of draft inspection reports in accordance with mandated timeframes.
Conduct environmental scanning of youth detention to identify current and future issues, trends and best practice in custodial services, undertake reviews of complex issues and present findings and recommendations to the Principal Inspection Officer.
Undertake research in relation to inspection reports to ensure findings are consistent with best practice.
Essential Requirements
Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (Registration Status Employment).
Current Drivers Licence.
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 ******* 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
Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience interpreting legislation.
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.
Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
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 4+12.
For more information
Sam Christensen
Principal Inspection Officer
Email: sam.christensen@custodialinspector.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6166 4566
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603
Department of Justice
Office of the Ombudsman and Health Complaints Commissioner
Custodial Inspectorate
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 08 September, 2026 11:55 PM
Position details
Applications close:
Sunday 8 September, 2026 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 7
Salary:
$125,536.00 to $132,125.00 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
Hobart
Job description:
The position is a specialist in youth detention and helps to provide independent, proactive, preventative and systemic oversight of custodial centres in Tasmania. This position will have a particular focus on monitoring conditions of youth detention, including via regular visits to Ashley Youth Detention Centre (AYDC) in Deloraine, Tasmania and desktop monitoring. They will play a key role in mandatory and occasional inspections and reviews of AYDC under the Custodial Inspector Act 2016 (the Act).
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.
The Office of the Ombudsman and Health Complaints Commissioner 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 Appointment
Fixed term for two years.
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties
Promote the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable people you may be engaging with (including children and young people) and immediately report any concerns, disclosures, allegations or suspicions of harm. Actively participate in and contribute to practices that will ensure the Office of the Custodial Inspector is a child safe organisation including complying with any reporting, record keeping and information sharing obligations.
Visit AYDC on a regular basis to meet with young people in detention, develop an effective rapport with them, witness their living environment and programs, and provide real time feedback on conditions of detention.
Develop and maintain constructive and effective relationships with detention centre management, staff and other service providers responsible for the wellbeing of young people in detention.
Exercise specialist skills to support the Custodial Inspector to meet the objectives of the Act, including monitoring and reporting on conditions of youth detention.
Co-ordinate, schedule and undertake mandatory and occasional inspections of all custodial centres in accordance with the requirements of the Act, with a focus on AYDC.
Plan and co-ordinate the development of draft inspection reports in accordance with mandated timeframes.
Conduct environmental scanning of youth detention to identify current and future issues, trends and best practice in custodial services, undertake reviews of complex issues and present findings and recommendations to the Principal Inspection Officer.
Undertake research in relation to inspection reports to ensure findings are consistent with best practice.
Essential Requirements
Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (Registration Status Employment).
Current Drivers Licence.
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 ******* 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
Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience interpreting legislation.
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.
Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
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 4+12.
For more information
Sam Christensen
Principal Inspection Officer
Email: sam.christensen@custodialinspector.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6166 4566
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Assistant Principal Inspection Officer |Custodial Inspector position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Hobart offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
