Senior Redress Response Officer (National Redress Scheme) (357060)

Department of Justice
Justice & Reform
Justice Support Services

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 01 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 1 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

General Stream Band 6 - Tasmanian State Service Award

$112,990 to $127,715 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Hobart

The position contributes to the Victims of Crime Assistance and Redress unit, by leading the administration of the Tasmanian Government’s participation in the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse.

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 to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, you can include this information with your application.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of versatile working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Period of Appointment

Fixed Term - until 30 June 2028

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight- flexible options available.

Duties

- Provide leadership, support,



and guidance for the administration of the Tasmanian Government’s participation in the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse and to ensure the timely delivery of institutional requirements of the National Redress Scheme.
- Coordinating activities to support the Tasmanian Government to fulfil its obligations as a participating institution under the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Act 2018 (Cth) and related policy frameworks.
- Coordinating systems to meet the regular reporting requirements of the National Redress Scheme.
- Provide support for the delivery of Redress Support Services, including the Approved Counselling and Psychological Care (CPC) and Direct Personal Response (DPR) frameworks on behalf of the Tasmanian Government, including client liaison, liaison with service providers and support for nominated senior officials across government.
- To prepare written advice to the Director, Agency Executive, Ministers and key stakeholders in relation to a wide range of routine and complex policy and legislative issues relating to the Tasmanian Government’s participation in the National Redress Scheme.
- To undertake duties as allocated by the Director, Victims of Crime Assistance and Redress consistent with the functions of the Victims of Crime Assistance and Redress Output and that are within the capacity,



qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying the position at this classification level.
- A Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.

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.

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Hobart

The position contributes to the Victims of Crime Assistance and Redress unit, by leading the administration of the Tasmanian Government’s participation in the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse.

General Stream Band 6 - Tasmanian State Service Award

$112,990 to $127,715 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Hobart

The position contributes to the Victims of Crime Assistance and Redress unit, by leading the administration of the Tasmanian Government’s participation in the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse.

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📌 Senior Redress Response Officer (National Redress Scheme) (357060)
🏢 Tasmanian Government
📍 Hobart