We are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and ethics in the Tasmanian State Service. Our employment screening processes are designed to align with the State Service Principles, ensuring that we welcome individuals who share our dedication to excellence, fairness, and accountability in all that we do.
Employment legislation and policies
Employment in the State Service is governed by legislation and policies that range from the State Service Act 2000 through to individual Agency policies. Each of these documents help to determine the way the State Service conducts business, and the expectations on each employee from trainees to Officers.
The key documents are listed below, and a more comprehensive list can be accessed from the State Service Management Office webpage.
The State Service Act 2000
The State Service Act 2000 (the Act) is part of the employment law framework the State Service operates within. The Act applies to all Officers and employees of the State Service and:
- details the requirements for establishing Departments and Authorities
- sets out the powers of the Minister (also known as the Employer), the Head of the State Service, Heads of Agencies, Senior Executives, and holders of prescribed offices
- sets the criteria for employment, promotion, transfer and other employment-related actions
- is home to the Code of Conduct, and State Service Principles.
Read the full State Service Act 2000
Code of Conduct
State Service employees must abide by the Code of Conduct, which sets out how they are expected to:
- behave at all times during the course of their employment
- treat others
- use information and resources they have access to.
State Service Principles
The State Service Principles are similar to a set of values or standards, and represent the minimum responsibilities of all employees and Officers. The Principles are applied to all activities and decisions made within an Agency, and it is the responsibility of the Head of Agency to promote and uphold the Principles.
Read the full State Service Principles
Pay and conditions
Pay and conditions within the State Service are determined by awards and agreements. Most employees are covered by the Tasmanian State Service Award however depending on your position your salary and conditions may be covered by a different award, or an agreement.
Awards and agreements detail all the conditions which will apply to your employment, including:
- salary rates
- leave entitlements
- conditions of work such as hours of work
- allowances
- any qualifications required.
Jobs advertised on the jobs website will always show which award or agreement a position is covered by.