The Team

The Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) is committed to ensuring every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning. The Student Support Branch provides statewide leadership and specialist services to improve student engagement, wellbeing and attendance. This role operates within a complex environment requiring collaboration across schools, business units and external stakeholders to deliver evidence-informed strategies that strengthen attendance practices and contribute to improved educational outcomes.

About the Role

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.

We are offering

• ASAP for 3 Years 
• Full-time
• 73.5 hours per fortnight
• We are a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career

	Fitness Passport provides DECYP employees with discounted access to 50+ facilities across the state, helping you and your family meet your fitness goals!
	Wellbeing Connect is DECYP’s pathway to free confidential counselling services. Wellbeing Connect isn’t just for when things get tough. It’s designed to support your wellbeing every day – helping you to stay on track, build healthy habits, and access expert advice across a range of areas important for your overall wellbeing

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.

We are looking for

Essential

• A registered teacher with full registration within the meaning of the Teachers Registration Act 2000.
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment

Desirable

• Relevant experience in a similar role

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

How to apply 

Applications should include:

• a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
• a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
• The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

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: Letitia Stafford
Title: Executive Officer
Phone: 03 6166 9139
Email: letitia.stafford@decyp.tas.gov.au

About DECYP

Our 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.

Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.