Address Department for Education, Children and Young People
Office of the Secretary
Office of the Secretary
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.
DutiesTo provide high level support and advice to the Director, Culture and Growth in relation to:
- the development of processes and approaches to ensure staff are engaged and supported during the ongoing transition and establishment of the Department of Education, Children and
Young People (DECYP)
- leading and supporting the completion of a number of high-profile cultural change initiatives within the Department
17 May 2024 until 16 May 2027
Hours per fortnight73.5 hours per fortnight
Essential Requirements
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
Relevant tertiary qualifications. A senior executive with a proven record of management in a large private or public sector organisation.
Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:
How to applyElectronic 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 ***********@decyp.tas.gov.au.
Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.
Name: Wendy Spencer
Title: Executive Director - Culture, Growth and COI Planning
Phone: + 61 418 130 819
Email: ***************@decyp.tas.gov.au
