The Team

The Student Residence provides accommodation for students in regional areas who are required to travel over 56km to attend senior secondary school for years 11 and 12. The Student Residence’s provide a supportive and safe environment for young people and are equipped to ensure all students staying within their accommodation services have their wellbeing, safety and welfare prioritised. Student Residence’s employ a multiskilled team of support staff to assist with this and are responsible for the development of students independent and interdependent living skills and wellbeing.

About the Role

Provide effective and efficient supervision and support to resident students on a day-to-day basis, prioritising the safety, health and wellbeing of students in all work undertaken. The role will provide operational support to student residence facilities, coordinating maintenance, cleaning, and implementing safety protocols as required.

Location

2 x position in Burnie - Hellyer College

2 x position in Launceston - Newstead College

We are offering

• Full-time - Ongoing - start date 19 January 2026
• 80 hours per fortnight
• We are a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career

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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.

We are looking for

Essential

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

Desirable

• Drivers Licence
• First Aid

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

How to apply 

Applications should include:

• a 1–2-page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
• a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
• The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

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

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

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: Stuart Wright
Title: Manager Statewide Student Residences
Phone: 0448 697 409
Email: stuart.wright@decyp.tas.gov.au

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.