Operations Manager - Student Residence - Operations Children and Young People - 980028
Department for Education, Children and Young People
Schools and Early Years
Operations - Learning
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 12 October, 2025 11:55 PM
Sunday 12 October, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 6
$109,099 to $123,395 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, full-time
Region:
North
Manage the day-to-day operations of a student residence facility, ensuring the delivery of a safe and supported service for years 11 and 12 students living away from home to complete their studies. The role will provide leadership and support to facility staff who are responsible for the engagement, safeguarding, wellbeing, and supervision of residents, subsequently building the self-esteem, resilience, capacity and engagement of all student residents, and ensuring their success in the completion of their studies.
The Team
The role manages the operations of the Newstead Student Residence and supports a team of student residence staff including a youth worker and supervisors. The role also works extensively with relevant college student wellbeing and leadership teams.
What we\'re offering
73.5 Hours per fortnight
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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 subsequentfull-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.
About the Role
Manage the day-to-day operations of a student residence facility, ensuring the delivery of a safe and supported service for years 11 and 12 students living away from home to complete their studies. The role will provide leadership and support to facility staff who are responsible for the engagement, safeguarding, wellbeing, and supervision of residents, subsequently building the self-esteem, resilience, capacity and engagement of all student residents, and ensuring their success in the completion of their studies.
This position is located at Newstead College, Launceston.
We are looking for:
Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)
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 can be found here:
a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
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 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.
For more information
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 or email .
Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.
Should you have any difficulties applying for this vacancy online, please contact the Recruitment team via phone or email .
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 ofConnection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibilityrepresent the foundation of our department's culture and guide us in all that we do to ensurebright lives positive futuresfor 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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