About The Role
The Program Manager – Early Intervention Referrals is responsible for leading the strategic development and implementation of DECYP's early intervention referral framework, ensuring it is aligned with national standards and responsive to Tasmania's unique context. This includes overseeing the governance and continuous improvement of the early intervention referral service delivery model across the Department, and ensuring the department is equipped to identify, manage, and respond to risks identified through evidence-based practices.
The role also plays a critical part in fostering interagency collaboration, building organisational capability through targeted training, and representing DECYP in strategic forums and governance bodies. By establishing strong partnerships with key Tasmanian agencies and securing national funding opportunities, the role will ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of early intervention referral initiatives, while contributing to broader efforts to manage high risk referrals across the state.
We are offering
ASAP for 3 years
full-time
73.5 hours per fortnight
We are a child-safe organisation
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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
Essential
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:
Conviction checks in the following areas:
crimes of violence
sex related offences
serious drug offences
crimes involving dishonesty
serious traffic offences
Identification check
Disciplinary actions in previous employment check
Current Driver's License
Desirable
Relevant tertiary or industry recognised qualifications.
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
Statement Of Duties (PDF)
Statement Of Duties (DOCX)
How To Apply
Applications should include:
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 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.
More information
For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).
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.
Name: Neil Chappell
Title: Manager - Security and Emergency Management
Phone:
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 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 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.