The role:
The purpose of the Child Safety and Wellbeing Service is to support the Department to create a child safe culture, implement strategies and take action to promote child safety and wellbeing.
The Senior Policy and Project Officer is expected to:
- Contribute to, and support, the development of high level strategy policy analysis, including providing specialist advice on strategic policy issues.
- Plan, coordinate and deliver a range of approved projects and strategic initiatives relating to safeguarding children and young people across the Department of Health, where appropriate, and support and assist in the delivery of CSW Service priorities.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
About you
We are seeking applicants who are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE values through interactions with others, are motivated to undertake work focused on the empowerment and wellbeing of children, with a keen ability to collaborate, problem solve and provide high level policy and other written documentation. It is crucial that you have a high level of personal resilience, with awareness of the principles of child safeguarding and trauma informed principles.
- Contribute to a motivated and passionate team focused on children at the centre of health care service delivery.
- Contribute to broad systemic change through engagement with children and young people, development and implementation of policy and strategic projects and undertaking complex risk analysis to improve service delivery.
- Positions can be located in South, North or North-West regions.
Details of Appointment
Permanent full-time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
Fixed term full-time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, Commencing as soon as possible for a period of three years.
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
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Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or fixed term full time, part time and casual vacancies.
Salary: $104,756 - $118,730 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- Current Working with Children Registration or Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Appropriate professional and/or tertiary qualifications in business administration, law, or public policy
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
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
For more information, please contact
Meg Smith
Position: Principal Policy Officer
E-mail: megan.smith1@health.tas.gov.au
Important information
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The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.
The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.