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.

What we're offering

• Do you have a passion for improving outcomes for Tasmania’s children and young people?
• Are you someone who embodies the values of connection, courage, growth, respect, and responsibility?
• Are you keen to work within a supportive, friendly and collaborative team that prioritises your wellbeing and developing your skills and capabilities?
• Our Strategic Legislation team is seeking candidates with an interest in shaping policy across education, child safety and youth justice to join it.
• It’s an exciting time to be part of this Department and contribute to the vision that all Tasmanian children and young people are known, safe, well and learning.
• The Strategic Legislation team values team values diversity and encourages prospective employees with transferable skills and experience from a variety of professional backgrounds to consider these opportunities.

About the Role

Our team applies diverse skill sets, across a broad range of strategic policy and project areas, to contribute to improved system-level outcomes for children and young people in all DECYP services.

This role will support the development, implementation and review of high-level initiatives and complex policies and projects which facilitate significant organisational change and system-level improvement through legislative change including those aligned with the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry recommendations.

It will support and provide high-level policy and project advice to influence decision making across the whole department, to improve outcomes for children and young people in all DECYP settings, including in Schools and Early Years, Youth Justice, Child Safety and Out of Home Care —including the delivery of the Commission of Inquiry recommendations

Period of Appointment

Ongoing - ASAP Start Date

Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

Hours per fortnight

73.5 hours per fortnight

Essential Requirements

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

Desirable Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications.
• Background in reviewing and interpreting legislation.

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

Statement of Duties (PDF)

Statement of Duties (DOCX)

Information for Applicants (PDF)

How to apply 

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.

You will be prompted to upload a 1-2 page short application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties and a resume.  

Applicants should forward/include:

• a 1–2-page short form application 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.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

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: Jess Brewer
Title: Program Manager - Legislative Review
Phone: (03) 6166 0348
Email: jess.brewer@decyp.tas.gov.au