Location

Hobart

Period of Appointment

Permanent

Hours per fortnight

73.5 hours per fortnight 

Duties

The Manager, Partnering and Employment Services is responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership to the partnering and employment services function and providing high level, expert advice relating to the management of a broad range of strategic workforce management, recruitment, employment, and employee relations matters.

You will have the opportunity to lead your team through delivering a contemporary human resource partnering service to DPFEM units and service arms. You will drive a strong service culture and work in partnership to provide comprehensive advice and solutions that meet operational need on a range of complex matters.

You will be working in a collaborative team environment and will bring to the role your high-level interpersonal skills, integrity, and professionalism.   

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

• Relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent experience in human resources or a related discipline.
• A current drivers licence.

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.pdf

003461 - SoD - Manager Partnering and Employment Services - Band 8.pdf

003461 - SoD - Manager Partnering and Employment Services - Band 8.docx

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

If you would like to further discuss this role, please contact Erin Baker, Director People and Culture via 0439 383 057 for a confidential discussion.

Applications close on: 11:55pm Sunday 1st February 2026