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Applicants please note: Application close Sunday 13 July 2025 at 11:55pm.

Period of Appointment

Appointment to the role is on a permanent full time flexible basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight).

Duties

• Undertake education, compliance, enforcement and investigation duties of light and public passenger vehicles (PPV) in accordance with the relevant state and national legislations and vehicle standards.
• Educate and liaise with the general public and industry on matters relating to aspects of relevant state and national legislation and vehicle standards.
• Undertake the Written off Vehicle Register (WOVR) identity checks.
• Prepare reports on the physical condition of light vehicles involved in serious and fatal collisions to establish their mechanical condition and its potential contribution to the collision.
• Conduct inquiries, investigations and interviews as required in support of enforcement of the relevant State and National legislation and vehicle standards and prepare information for inclusion in court documents.
• Prepare briefs of evidence, reports and recommendations in relation to investigations and audits in a timely manner
• Provide evidence in court that relates to the inspection of crashed vehicles for Tasmania Police or where prosecution has occurred resulting from public passenger vehicle compliance and enforcement activity.
• As required work with Tasmania Police during joint road safety operations, in a compliance, enforcement and educational capacity, focussing on light vehicles and the public passenger vehicle industry.
• Facilitate and arrange for the escorting of oversize and over mass loads to ensure the safety of all road users by directing and controlling traffic where required. Negotiate with the NHVR regarding the assessment of the oversize / over-mass load for compliance against an issued permit or notice.

Note:

In order to progress through the Advanced Assessment Point from Transport Inspector Level 4 through to Transport Inspector Level 5, Transport Inspectors will need to:

1. demonstrate competence and effective performance as assessed through the performance appraisal process; and
2. complete Certificate IV in Government (Road Transport Compliance).

Essential Requirements

Evidence of the following must be provided prior to appointment to this role:

• Current driver licence

The person must continue to satisfy the above essential requirements/qualifications throughout their employment in this role.

Desirable Requirements

• Trade certificate in automotive mechanic or a relevant related field

Pre-employment Requirements

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this role is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted.

• Crimes of violence
• Sex related offences
• Serious drug related offences
• Crimes involving dishonesty
• Serious traffic offences

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

Statement of Duties - Transport Safety and Investigation Officer - 005025.docx

Statement of Duties - Transport Safety and Investigation Officer - 005025.pdf

Advice to applicants.DOCX

Advice to applicants.pdf

For more information

Name: Ben Hunt

Position: Manager Vehicle Compliance

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (03) 6166 3167

How to apply

To apply, please provide a one to two page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button.

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Complete the following application form and email your application to us at [email protected]

Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX

Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf