Board and Committee Vacancies

National  Parks and Wildlife Advisory  Council

Three member Positions and One Male Tasmanian Aboriginal Member

Expressions of interest are sought to fill the above positions.

The Application Information Pack can be found here: – Board Vacancies | Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

The Expression of Interest period closes at 5.00pm on Sunday, 2 November 2025.

All necessary contact information is found at the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania's link above.

Criminal Injuries Compensation Commissioner

The Government of Tasmania is seeking expressions of interest for appointment as a sessional Criminal Injuries Compensation Commissioner based in Hobart, pursuant to the Victims of Crime Assistance Act 1976.

The Victims of Crime Assistance Act 1976 allows for the payment of costs of medical, counselling and support services, as well as compensation for pain and suffering to victims of violent crime and sexual offences where the victim has suffered an injury or death. The role of the Commissioner is to provide interim decisions and final decisions on Victims of Crime Assistance applications. The Victims Assistance Unit within the Department of Justice administers the Victims of Crime Assistance Act 1976 and supports the Criminal Injuries Compensation Commissioners in finalising awards.

Expressions of interest are sought from persons who are Australian lawyers of at least 5 years’ standing as an Australian legal practitioner.

Appointment is by the Minister for Justice, Corrections and Rehabilitation for up to three years.

Sessional Commissioners are remunerated at a rate of $159 per hour

An information package is available by contacting Ms Catherine Edwards, Director of Victims of Crime Assistance and Redress at catherine.edwards@justice.tas.gov.au or (03) 6165 7524. The Information Package can also be accessed under “Expressions of Interest” on the Department of Justice’s website at www.justice.tas.gov.au

Alternatively, you can download the Information Package and the Expressions of Interest

Expressions of interest addressing the selection criteria, plus a CV and the names of two referees, may be sent to applications@justice.tas.gov.au;

or

Recruitment
Department of Justice
GPO Box 825
HOBART TAS 7001

Applications must be received by close of business Friday, 24 October 2025.

All applications will be acknowledged when received.