Statewide Coordinator - Business Operations - Business Coordination & Innovation - 978615
Department for Education, Children and Young PeopleChild Safety & Youth Justice OperationsBusiness Coordination and Innovation
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 26 April, 2026 11:55 PM
Sunday 26 April, 2026 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 7
$129,302 to $136,089 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, full-time
Region:
Statewide
The Statewide Coordinator – Business Operations provides strategic leadership and expert advice to optimise business processes and administrative services across Child Safety and Youth Justice. The role ensures consistency, efficiency and compliance in statewide operations, including finance, procurement, asset management and human resources. This position leads the development and implementation of business improvement initiatives, policies and systems that enhance organisational performance. It drives innovation and fosters collaboration across regions and service areas to deliver sustainable improvements aligned with departmental goals and values.
The Team
Business Operations (BOPS) provides essential support to Child Safety and Youth Justice Operations. Our teams ensure that frontline staff can focus on their work with children, young people, and families, while we manage the business functions that keep the service running smoothly.
The statewide Business Coordination and Innovation team works alongside regional BOPS teams to bring consistency and improvement to these services. Together, we identify opportunities to streamline processes, standardise tools, and strengthen the support available to staff across all regions.
About the Role
The Statewide Coordinator – Business Operations provides strategic leadership and expert advice to optimise business processes and administrative services across Child Safety and Youth Justice. The role ensures consistency, efficiency and compliance in statewide operations, including finance, procurement, asset management and human resources.
This position leads the development and implementation of business improvement initiatives, policies and systems that enhance organisational performance. It drives innovation and fosters collaboration across regions and service areas to deliver sustainable improvements aligned with departmental goals and values.
We are offering
* ASAP until 31 December 2028
* Full-time, 73.5 hours per fortnight
* Be part of a child-safe organisation
* Inclusive and diverse work environment
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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.
We are looking for
* Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a 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:
1 Conviction checks in the following areas:
a) crimes of violence
b) sex related offences
c) serious drug offences
d) crimes involving dishonesty
e) serious traffic offences
2 Identification check
3 Disciplinary actions in previous employment check
* Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience working in similar roles.
Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.
Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online
* a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties
* a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
* a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
* The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.
Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Applications should be submitted online by 11:55pm 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 recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au.
Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.
Name: Jordan KennedyTitle: Statewide Manager - Business Coordination and InnovationPhone: 0419 325 389Email: jordan.kennedy@decyp.tas.gov.au
About DECYP
Our 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.
Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department's culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives and positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.
We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.
* Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
* Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
* Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.
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