The Team
Business Operations (BOPS) provides essential support to Child Safety and Youth Justice Operations. Our teams ensure that frontline staff can focus on their work with children, young people, and families, while we manage the business functions that keep the service running smoothly.
The statewide Business Coordination and Innovation team works alongside regional BOPS teams to bring consistency and improvement to these services. Together, we identify opportunities to streamline processes, standardise tools, and strengthen the support available to staff across all regions.
About the Role
The Statewide Coordinator – Business Operations provides strategic leadership and expert advice to optimise business processes and administrative services across Child Safety and Youth Justice. The role ensures consistency, efficiency and compliance in statewide operations, including finance, procurement, asset management and human resources.
This position leads the development and implementation of business improvement initiatives, policies and systems that enhance organisational performance. It drives innovation and fosters collaboration across regions and service areas to deliver sustainable improvements aligned with departmental goals and values.
We are offering
- ASAP until 31 December 2028
- Full-time, 73.5 hours per fortnight
- Be part of a child-safe organisation
- Inclusive and diverse work environment
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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
1 Conviction checks in the following areas:
a) crimes of violence
b) sex related offences
c) serious drug offences
d) crimes involving dishonesty
e) serious traffic offences
2 Identification check
3 Disciplinary actions in previous employment check
Desirable
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience working in similar roles.
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: Jordan Kennedy
Title: Statewide Manager - Business Coordination and Innovation
Phone: 0419 325 389
Email: jordan.kennedy@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.
