Administrative Officer - Business Operations North West - 978465


Department for Education, Children and Young People
Children and Families
Business Coordination and Innovation
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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 3

Salary:

$71,661 to $77,455 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

North West

Job description:

As a member of the Business Operations team within Services for Children and Families, the Administrative Officer provides high level administrative and clerical support to staff and clients, and will: • Undertake the provision of office support services to the Services for Children and Families Division. • Maintain efficient record keeping, including maintaining information systems, and the preparation of sensitive and complex file redactions. • Undertake a range of financial and administrative duties including maintaining finance records, in accordance with relevant service standards, legislation and Departmental policies and procedures. • Provide high standard customer focused telephone and reception services

This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities.  Our ultimate 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.

Duties

As a member of the Business Operations team within Services for Children and Families, the Administrative Officer provides high level administrative and clerical support to staff and clients, and will:

  • Undertake the provision of office support services to the Services for Children and Families Division.
  • Maintain efficient record keeping, including maintaining information systems, and the preparation of sensitive and complex file redactions.
  • Undertake a range of financial and administrative duties including maintaining finance records, in accordance with relevant service standards, legislation and Departmental policies and procedures.
  • Provide high standard customer focused telephone and reception services

Location

Available to work in Burnie and Devonport Offices

Period of Appointment

Fixed term for 12 months

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.

Hours per fortnight

76 hours per fortnight

Essential Requirements

  • Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)
  • The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:  
  1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
    1. crimes of violence
    2. sex related offences
    3. serious drug offences
    4. crimes involving dishonesty
    5. serious traffic offences
  2. Identification check
  3. Disciplinary actions in previous employment check

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

Information for Applicants (PDF)

How to apply

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.

Applicants should forward/include:

  • a statement addressing the selection criteria;
  • a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.

All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication.

The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.

Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

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: Selina McGuire
Title: Manager - Business Operations
Phone: 0417 303 878
Email: selina.mcguire@decyp.tas.gov.au

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