Working for the Tasmanian State Service

A diverse and inclusive workplace

The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is committed to providing inclusive workplaces that are free from discrimination. We want our workforce to reflect the diversity of the Tasmanian community we serve.

The State Service values the unique experiences, knowledge and skills that our employees bring to their work.

Our employees are diverse in gender, languages, ethnicity, cultural background, age, sexual orientation and religious beliefs. They are also diverse in their skills and qualifications, where they live and work, their life and work experiences, personality, abilities, family and caring responsibilities and their experience of disability.

For more information on how the State Service is working to create a safe, inclusive and respectful environment where everyone can be themselves at work, see our State Service Diversity and Inclusion Policy and Framework.

Each agency has its own policies and programs to support their employees. Some examples include:

• Workplace flexibility policies
• Reasonable adjustment policies
• Workplace diversity, equity and inclusion programs
• Trainee, cadetship and graduate programs
• Aboriginal Employment Strategy and Action Plans
• Disability Action Plans

We want all of our employees to feel welcome, safe and supported.

We encourage you to consider applying for a role with us.

The largest employer in Tasmania

The TSS is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 30,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community. There are jobs from more than 200 occupations ranging from Administration to Zoology.

The State Service is made up of a number of agencies. Each agency works to implement policies and programs and to deliver services on behalf of the Government of the day.

Government Departments:

• Department for Education, Children and Young People
• Department of Health
• Department of Justice
• Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management
• Department of Premier and Cabinet
• Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania
• Department of State Growth
• Department of Treasury and Finance
• Tasmanian Audit Office

State Authorities:

• Brand Tasmania
• Environment Protection Authority
• Homes Tasmania
• Integrity Commission
• Macquarie Point Development Corporation
• Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority
• Tasmanian Dairy Industry Authority
• The Public Trustee
• Tourism Tasmania

Please visit any of the agencies’ websites if you are interested in learning more about the work they do.

Each agencies’ current jobs are advertised on the Tasmanian Government Jobs website.

How we operate

The State Service Act 2000

The State Service Act 2000 (the Act) is supported by the State Service Regulations 2021 and Employment Directions.

The Act is the employment framework that the State Service operates within and applies to all Heads of Agencies, Officers, Senior Executives and employees.

State Service Principles and Code of Conduct

The State Service Principles and Code of Conduct are incorporated in the Act.

The State Service Principles ensure that we provide opportunities for employees based on equity and fairness and deliver a high standard of services to the Government and community.

The State Service Code of Conduct upholds the Principles by setting standards of behaviour and conduct that apply to all employees.

State Service employees must abide by the Code of Conduct, which sets out how they:

• behave at all times during the course of their employment;
• treat others; and
• use the information and resources they have access to.

Opportunities

Working in the TSS provides you with lots of great opportunities to serve the Tasmanian community.

We offer permanent employment wherever possible and shorter-term opportunities (such as fixed-term contracts) to fill jobs for a specified period of time.

There is full-time, part-time and casual work available and as a diverse and inclusive employer, the TSS understands the importance of flexible working arrangements.

Working for the TSS will provide you with lots of opportunities to further your career and professional experience. You will gain many skills that will allow you to move within your agency or beyond.

You will work with and learn from the varied experiences of our diverse workforce and be supported with training and development opportunities.

See our other pages on Application and interview tips and Workplace support and adjustments if you are interested in a job with us and need advice and support with the recruitment process, have accessibility requirements and/or need any reasonable adjustments.

Employee benefits

The TSS offers excellent employment conditions and benefits, including:

• competitive salaries plus superannuation contributions and salary sacrificing options;
• contemporary leave entitlements including recreation, sick, carer, compassionate, parental and long service leave as well as other types of leave including defence force and study leave;
• flexible working arrangements;
• structured progression and professional development opportunities;
• health and wellbeing initiatives;
• opportunities to transfer between departments and undertake secondments;
• employee assistance programs for emotional, mental and general psychological wellbeing; and
• office locations around the State.

Diversity partnerships

• The TSS is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability.
• Many agencies have partnered with JobAccess to support disability employment initiatives and build confidence in the workplace.
• Agencies have created positive relationships with Disability Employment Service (DES) providers to help support people with disability and promote employment opportunities.

Need more help?

If you have any questions, feedback or experience issues with this website, please contact us by emailing jobs@dpac.tas.gov.au.