Expressions of interest

The Government of Tasmania is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons for appointment as President and Commissioner of the Tasmanian Industrial Commission. It is intended to appoint a person for a term of up to 5 years.

The Commission is an independent tribunal established under the Industrial Relations Act 1984. The Commission’s role is to conciliate, arbitrate and determine industrial matters pursuant to the Industrial Relations Act 1984, the State Service Act 2000, Long Service Leave Act 1976, the Long Service Leave (State Employees) Act 1994 and to determine salaries and allowances pursuant to the Parliamentary Salaries, Superannuation and Allowances Act 2012.

To be considered for appointment to this role, a candidate must have extensive experience in industrial relations and must:

• be or have been an Australian legal practitioner, of not less than 5 years’ standing; or
• have served at a high level in a position or office in an industry or the trade union movement or in the service of a government or an authority of a government; or
• have obtained a degree of a university or an educational qualification of a similar standard, after studies in the field of law, economics, or industrial relations or some other field of study with substantial relevance to the functions of the President of the Commission; or
• have a demonstrated understanding of public sector administration.

An Information Package (PDF, 296.6 KB), is available containing the selection criteria.

Expressions of Interest are now open for the role of Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People in Tasmania’s new Commission for Children and Young People.

The new Commission for Children and Young People will strengthen Tasmania’s independent oversight and advocacy system. Its work will include promoting the safety, wellbeing, rights and participation of children and young people, conducting inquiries into systemic issues, and monitoring and reviewing the care and treatment of children and young people in out-of-home care and youth justice.

We are seeking an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who can advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, ensuring their voices are heard, their rights are upheld, and their safety and wellbeing are promoted. This role supports individual children, groups, and broader communities by helping resolve concerns, facilitating access to services, supporting complaints, and monitoring systems such as out-of-home care and youth justice.

Through advocacy, inquiry, investigation and system-wide reform, the Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People will drive culturally safe practices and influences laws, policies and services to create lasting positive change for Aboriginal children and young people.

A comprehensive Information Package  (PDF, 588.4 KB) outlining the purpose and functions of the role, key accountabilities and responsibilities, and the skills and attributes applicants will be assessed against, is available on the Department of Justice website at:

https://www.justice.tas.gov.au/careers/expressions-of-interest

For further information, please contact Kristy Bourne, Secretary, Department of Justice, at secretary@justice.tas.gov.au or on (03) 6165 4943.

Applications addressing the relevant criteria and enclosing a signed probity statement may be sent to secretary@justice.tas.gov.au .

Applications must be received by close of business 22 November 2026. All applications will be acknowledged when received.