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
The Strategic Policy and Projects (SPP) team operates within the Continuous Improvement and Evaluation Portfolio in the Department for Education Children and Young People (DECYP). The SPP team applies diverse skill sets, across a broad range of strategic policy and project areas, to contribute to improved system-level outcomes for children and young people in all DECYP services, with the aim that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.
This role will provide project management support, business and systems analysis to support the development and implementation of a range of key strategic project relating to universal access to quality early learning for three-year-olds.
Support the development, implementation and review of high-level initiatives and complex policies and projects which facilitate significant organisational change and system-level improvement.
Support and provide high-level policy and project advice to influence decision making across the whole department, to improve outcomes for children and young people in all DECYP settings, including in Schools and Early Years, Youth Justice, Child Safety and Out of Home Care.
Period of Appointment
ASAP until 30 June 2026
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
73.5 hours per fortnight
Essential Requirements
- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)
Desirable Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications
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: Suzanne Purdon
Title: Deputy Director - Strategic Policy and Projects
Phone: 0418 300 161
Email: suzanne.purdon@decyp.tas.gov.au