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

To lead and manage the talent acquisition function to attract, recruit, and retain top talent for Agency, including developing and implementing strategic recruitment initiatives, managing the recruitment team, and ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience while working closely with senior management and other teams to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.

Period of Appointment

ASAP for 12 months

Hours per fortnight

73.5 hours per fortnight

Essential Requirements

The Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013 requires persons undertaking work in a regulated activity to be registered. A regulated activity is a child related service or activity defined in the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Regulations 2014. This registration must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of this may be checked at any time during employment.

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment).

Desirable Requirements

• The completion of tertiary qualifications in a Human Resource Management or other relevant field, or a significant background in Human Resources Management
• Strong experience in project management

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

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Information for Applicants (PDF)

How to apply

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click on the following link to apply via the Searson Buck website.

Manager Talent Acquisition | Searson Buck

All applications will be managed by Searson Buck.

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 Monday the 9th of December at 9am AEDT.

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: Sharon Miller
Title: Executive Recruitment Consultant Searson Buck
Phone: 0408 748 573
Email: smiller@searsonbuck.com.au