The Team

Community Inclusion Workers (CIW) are integral to the family engagement process of the Early Learning for Three Year Old’s (EL3) initiative. CIW provide dedicated, external support to families, distinct from education and care (EC) service providers, helping to identify and overcome barriers to accessing early learning. This targeted engagement is critical to ensuring equitable participation, particularly for families who may face complex challenges.

About the Role

In partnership with local communities, assist with developing and maintaining the Early Learning for 3 Year Olds (EL3) trial in designated communities.
At the direction of the EL3 Project Lead, work collaboratively with the community, parents/caregivers, local and state government agencies and service providers to support the place-based approach to the design and delivery of the EL3 trial.

We are offering

• ASAP to 23 December 2026 
• Part-time
• 29.4 hours per fortnight
• We are a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career
• This position is primarily based in Zeehan, and travel will be required across the West Coast region

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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
• A current driver’s licence

Desirable

• An appropriate qualification, such as a qualification in Child Care, Early Childhood Education, Health Care and/or Community Development, or a related discipline.

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: Kylie Britten
Title: Senior Policy & Project Officer
Phone: 03 6165 6947
Email: kylie.britten@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.