Period of Appointment

Fixed Term, Full Time 

Duties

As a member of the Division’s senior management team, provide leadership and direction in developing and managing the department's strategic and business framework, including the development of policies, systems and processes to support the delivery of services to the Tasmanian community.

Provide specialist advice in relation to issues relating to the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government's responses to child sexual abuse in institutional settings (the CoI), Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (the Royal Commission) and the Weiss Independent Review into former police officer Paul Reynolds (the Weiss Review).

Essential Requirements

Pre-Employment Checks 

The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to:

• Arson and fire setting;
• Sexual offences;
• Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
• Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
• Making false declarations;
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
• Malicious damage and destruction to property
• Trafficking of narcotic substance;
• False alarm raising. 

Desirable Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a discipline relevant to policy and planning and/or management is highly desirable.
• A current car drivers licence.

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.pdf

005460 - SoD -Manager, Commission of Inquiry, Child and Youth Policy - Band 8.docx

005460 - SoD -Manager, Commission of Inquiry, Child and Youth Policy - Band 8.pdf

DPFEM is a child safe organisation which is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people; and every member of DPFEM has a responsibility to keep all children safe.  

As the organisation moves towards a more inclusive workplace which better reflects our community, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures and abilities, and those that may require flexibility such as part-time, compressed days, or adjustments around start or finish times.

How to Apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. 

Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact (03) 6173 2955.

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 similar full time and part time vacancies.

Further Information

For further information on this position, please contact Elaina Deayton, Director, Strategy and Support on 0418 121 734.