The Team
The Department is dedicated to delivering high-quality, inclusive education that ensures every student can access and engage with the Australian Curriculum in ways that meet their individual needs. All students have the right to feel safe, supported, included and engaged in learning. Schools work with families of students with disability to make sure they have the support they need to learn and participate in all parts of school life.
About the Role
Within this context the Transport Liaison Officer will coordinate the day-to-day operations, planning and rostering of Bus Attendants for students with disability across DECYP schools, to ensure safe, reliable, and equitable access to educational opportunities for students eligible for support. This role is required to liaise with key stakeholders including, families, schools, transport providers, DECYP business units. and the Department of State Growth to understand and address transport needs and resolve challenges.
We are offering
We have three positions available:
- 1 x South Region
- 1 x North Region
- 1 x North-West Region
- ASAP start date for 12 months
- Full-time
- 73.5 hours per fortnight
- We are a child-safe organisation
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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
- Experience working with children and young people who have complex needs
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: Amanda Buchanan
Title: Operations Manager
Phone: 0417 353 386
Email: amanda.buchanan@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.
