Project Officer - New Kitchen Operational and Business Readiness (357999) Department: Department of Justice Location: Tasmania Prison Service, Risdon Prison Employment Type: Fixed-term, full-time Salary: $96,584.00 to $101,313.00 per annum Application Deadline: Wednesday 01 January, 2025 11:55 PM Details of Appointment: Fixed term for a period of 18 months commencing as soon as possible. This is a day work position working 73.50 hours per fortnight. 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. In addition to the salary: 11.5% super, access to salary sacrifice and salary packaging. 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus access to purchased leave, leave without pay, and State Service accumulated leave scheme. Access to a free, confidential Employee Assistance Program and a range of other services via our dedicated Wellbeing and Support team. Learning, development, and career progression opportunities across Tasmania. Duties: Assist in the development, implementation, and coordination of key strategic and operational projects, providing advice, conducting research, and proposing solutions. Identify pilot opportunities for self-catering and genuine meal choices for prisoners, supporting their implementation. Develop documentation for project and business operational readiness, including project management, action, commissioning, and implementation plans. Prepare submissions and reports for key governance bodies and facilitate operational project working groups. Work with the Strategic Infrastructure Projects team to manage, procure, and deliver furniture, fittings, and equipment for the New Risdon Kitchen Project. Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Perform other duties as allocated within the capacity, qualifications, and experience expected at this classification level. Pre-employment Checks: The Head of State Service requires the successful candidate to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment. Checks include: Arson and fire setting Violent crimes Sex-related offences Drug and alcohol-related offences Crimes involving dishonesty Crimes involving deception Making false declarations Malicious damage to property Serious traffic offences Crimes against public order Crimes against Executive or Legislative Power Crimes involving Conspiracy Disciplinary action in previous employment. Minimum Qualifications: Relevant tertiary qualifications in hospitality or project management are required. Application Process: 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. 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. Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements. Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions. #J-18808-Ljbffr