About the role Tas RIC is a newly created office for the purposes of enforcing the Racing Regulation and Integrity Act 2024 from 1 February 2025. This role will help strengthen the integrity of racing and animal welfare in Tasmania. This critical role will lead investigations under the Racing Regulation and Integrity Act 2024. You will provide specialist advice and cultivate partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Manage and coordinate media, public relations, and agreements with third parties including volunteer groups, community association, donors and commercial partners. About us The Racing Integrity Commission’s Office is tasked with: Making integrity and animal welfare Standards in racing and monitoring the regulation and administration of racing. Gathering information, holding investigations, conducting inquiries, and issuing recommendations to participants in the racing industry to assure racing integrity and animal welfare meet contemporary community expectations. Promoting compliance, facilitating engagement and cooperation in relation to racing integrity and animal welfare. Providing advice and an annual report to the Minister for Racing that will be tabled in Parliament. Hours per fortnight 73.50 hours per fortnight (minimum 58.80 hours, by negotiation). Pre employment Checks 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 involving dishonesty including illegal betting or gambling Serious traffic offences Serious drug offences Crimes of violence Essential requirements Current motor vehicle drivers’ licence. Desirable requirements Diploma of Government (Investigations), equivalent qualifications, or demonstrated practical experience in investigations at an equivalent level. Download the Statement of Duties and Advice Documents SOD - 709956 - Manager, Investigations - Band 8.docx Advice to Applicants.docx How to apply Review the Statement of Duties. Click the "Apply now" button. Complete the application form. Upload your 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 (please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria). Attach a copy of your current Resumé/CV. Refer to the Advice to Applicants document for further information. If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Recruitment via recruitmentnre.tas.gov.au. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. For more information please contact: Allison Hanson Acting Manager (Recruitment and Employment Services) Email: Allison.Hansonnre.tas.gov.au Phone: 03 6165 3196