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.

Services for Children and Families (SCF) is launching a new After-Hours Service that is responsive to the needs of our children and young people in care by building safety, resolving issues, and preventing escalation outside of business hours. 

This is an exciting opportunity to lead an innovative service that will improve outcomes for children and young people in Tasmania.

Duties

Within this context the Manager of the After-hours Service will provide governance, practice leadership and operational management to the statewide service, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of service outside of normal business hours. The role will operate within the statutory framework for all client-facing program areas of Services for Children and Families.
The After-hours Service staff and its key service partners are positioned across the State, as a result some statewide travel will be required.

Period of Appointment

Fixed term, Start ASAP 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

• A tertiary qualification (AQF Level 7 qualification) or higher, approved by the professional body responsible for accrediting programs of study for the profession in Australia and eligibility for membership, or full membership with, the professional association is required.
• An alternative tertiary qualification (AQF Level 7 qualification) in a discipline considered relevant to the duties; or
• An Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (AQF Level 5 or 6 qualification) in a discipline considered relevant to the duties

Desirable Requirements

• Five or more years’ experience in the delivery of human/family services and a high level of expertise in Child Safety
• Current Driver’s Licence

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)

After-Hours Service Applicant Information (DOCX)    

After-Hours Service Applicant Information (PDF)

After-Hours Service Strategic Direction (DOCX)    

After-Hours Service Strategic Direction (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: Kai Kitchin
Title: Principal Practice Manager
Phone: 0427 092 971
Email: kai.kitchin@decyp.tas.gov.au