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AEST
Agency:
Department for Education, Children and Young People
Award:
Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award - Principal Non Teaching Level 4
Salary:
$176,141 to $185,797 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, full-time
Job description:
The Manager – Student Attendance provides strategic leadership and authoritative decision-making to develop and implement a system-wide approach to improving school attendance. The role is accountable for shaping statewide policy, operational frameworks and resource allocation that directly influence departmental objectives and compliance with national priorities.
The position leads the design and delivery of evidence-informed strategies, including multi-tiered systems of support, to build workforce capability and ensure consistent implementation of attendance practices across the Department. It provides high-level advice to the Secretary and Minister, informs strategic decision-making, and drives initiatives that have a significant impact on organisational outcomes.