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

• We are a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career

About the Role

The Assistant Manager Budget Resourcing and Operations is responsible for leading the management and delivery of the school resourcing allocations and providing operational support for children and youth services. This role ensures that resource allocation processes are responsive, equitable, and client-focused, supporting the department’s strategic objectives. The position plays a key role in overseeing the administration of budget resourcing systems and processes for Schools and Children and Youth Services, ensuring alignment with broader departmental systems and processes to maintain financial accuracy, transparency, and data integrity.

In addition, the role provides high-level budget and resourcing advice to support key departmental initiatives and stakeholders. It leads and supervises the Budget Resourcing and Operations team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Additionally, the occupant contributes to the development and implementation of financial strategies, policies, and standards, and undertakes complex analysis to identify opportunities for system and service improvement.

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

• A relevant degree or post graduate qualification

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: Jacqui Wilson
Title: Deputy Director - Finance and Budget Services
Phone: 0436 929 683
Email: jacqui.wilson@decyp.tas.gov.au