Aboriginal Early Years Education Worker - Aboriginal Education Services - 970656

Determining Eligibility for Identified Roles

As of 1 July 2016, determining eligibility for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and services has changed.

Full details are available from the Office of Aboriginal Affairs (OAA) website: Office of Aboriginal Affairs

This role is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified role and as such confirmation of eligibility will need to be provided with your application in order to be considered for shortlisting by supplying a certified copy of the completed eligibility form available here: ELIGIBILITY FORM For Tasmanian Government Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and services.

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

To engage parents/carers of Aboriginal children from birth to four years in the education of their children. The role will contribute to improved kindergarten enrolment and attendance by providing parents with knowledge and skills to enhance their support for children’s learning and preparedness for school entry.

Period of Appointment

ASAP until 20 December 2024

Hours per fortnight

73.5 hours per fortnight

Essential Requirements

• The Head of the State Service has determined that this position is an Aboriginal Identified Position and that it can only be filled by Aboriginal people or Torres Strait Islanders in accordance with Employment Direction 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment in the Tasmanian State Service.
  
• Aboriginality. The State Service Commissioner has determined that this position is an Aboriginal identified position and that it will be filled in accordance with Ministerial Direction No.12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment in the State Service
• The Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013 requires persons undertaking work in a regulated activity to be registered. A regulated activity is a child related service or activity defined in the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Regulations 2014. This registration must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of this may be checked at any time during employment.

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment).

Desirable Requirements

• A Current Drivers Licence.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:

Statement Of Duties (PDF)
Information for Applicants (PDF)

How to apply

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the '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 recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au.

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Bobby Pedersen
Title: Manager Aboriginal Education
Phone: 03 6165 6193
Email: bobby.pedersen@decyp.tas.gov.au