This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities. Our ultimate goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.
The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.
Duties
This role contributes to improved outcomes for all children and young people by supporting the Office of the Secretary in leading the strategic direction of the Department for Education, Children and Young People, facilitating significant organisational change, driving strategic initiatives, and leading strategic stakeholder engagement within an environment that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
Support the provision of strategic policy advice that informs decision making and contribute to the development, delivery, implementation and review of strategic policy and projects to improve outcomes for children and young people in Tasmania, which may include a particular focus on the area of child safety and child safe organisations, and implementation of reforms recommended by the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government's Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Institutional Settings.
Period of Appointment
ASAP for 22 months
Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.
Hours per fortnight
73.5 hours per fortnight
* Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)
* The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted :
* Conviction checks in the following areas :
* crimes of violence
* sex related offences
* serious drug offences
* crimes involving dishonesty
* serious traffic offences
* Disciplinary actions in previous employment check
* Relevant tertiary qualifications
Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here :
Statement of Duties (PDF)
Statement of Duties (DOCX)
Information for Applicants (PDF)
How To Apply
Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.
Applicants Should Forward / include
* a statement addressing the selection criteria;
* a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication.
The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.
Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.
Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email (emailprotected) .
Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.
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