The Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) Tasmania is looking for dedicated Health and Physical Education (HPE) Teachers ready to inspire the next generation in a place that’s as rewarding as it is beautiful.
To be considered for the process, you must have current or previous established skills in teaching Health and Physical Education (HPE), have knowledge and experience working within the Australian Curriculum, be a qualified Teacher who is able to obtain Teacher Registration issued in Tasmania. You must also have Current Australian Working Rights.
Our current Southern Tasmanian permanent (ongoing) vacancies are:
Brighton High School
Tasman District School
Westerway Primary School
Gagebrook Primary School
Herdsmans Cove Primary School
JRLF Senior School
If you're looking for a meaningful next step, DECYP offers:
✅ Supportive school communities that value your voice
✅ Lifestyle balance – no long commutes, more time for living
✅ Additional incentives and allowances (including relocation assistance) may be available for the right candidate.
✅ Breathtaking nature just minutes from your classroom door
✅ Staff Wellbeing - A response team combined with a Modern Staff Wellbeing program
✅ Hours: Up to 70 hours per fortnight
✅ Leave: 11 weeks per year
To apply:
Download the following supporting documents for information on eligibility, the vacancies, how to apply and the position description for the role.
HPE Infosheet
Statement of Duties (PDF)
Statement of Duties (DOC)
Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the relevant contact person listed within the HPE Infosheet.
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.
Please note vacancies are changing as we approach the end of the 2025 School year.
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.
About DECYP
Our 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.
Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.
We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.
