**Applications close 11.55pm, Sunday 21 September 2025**

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

Ombudsman Tasmania 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

12 months.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.

Duties

1. Assist the Ombudsman in the fulfillment of the Ombudsman's responsibilities under the Right to Information Act 2009, the Ombudsman Act 1978 and other legislation as required.
2. Conduct reviews under the Right to Information Act 2009. This will include negotiations with senior managers and officials of public authorities.
3. Provide the Ombudsman with advice and support in the fulfillment of the Ombudsman's responsibilities under the Right to Information Act and collate and review documents and evidence.
4. Prepare written decisions in relation to applications for review of decisions under the Right to Information Act, and assist and advise other officers with the preparation of such decisions.
5. Participate in projects, activities and the provision of RTI training, as requested and generally assist in the delivery of education and training in relation to the RTI Act.
6. Provide thorough and timely advice to public authorities and the public regarding the operation of the RTI Act, including the conduct of external review matters.

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 (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.
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.
3. Identification check.

Desirable Requirements

• A law degree or other relevant tertiary qualification
• A current driver’s licence
• Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (Registration Status - Employment).

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Statement of Duties (357698) Investigation and Review Officer - RTI - Band 5 Aug 25.docx

Statement of Duties (357698) Investigation and Review Officer - RTI - Band 5 Aug 25.pdf

Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx

Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf

FAQs Short Form Application.docx

FAQs Short Form Application.pdf

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.

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 information

Ms Leah Dorgelo
Principal Officer - Right to Information
Ombudsman Tasmania
[email protected]
Phone: (03) 6166 4566