Senior Education Officer - Child Safety and Wellbeing (533870)
The Team
The team supporting this role is a collaborative and purpose-driven group focused on promoting child safety and wellbeing through effective education and communication initiatives. The team values integrity, clarity, and advocacy, ensuring consistent messaging, awareness, and education that strengthen a culture of child safety across Tasmania’s health services.
The Role
This role can be based in the South, North, or North West of Tasmania.
The Senior Education Officer– Child Safety and Wellbeing (CSW) will work with the Principal Policy Officer to plan, coordinate and deliver learning and development and stakeholder engagement plans on a range of approved projects and strategic initiatives relating to safeguarding children and young people across the Department of Health and assist in the delivery of CSW Service priorities.
Develop, deliver and evaluate training programs on child safeguarding topics across the Department of Health.
You will
- Lead the development of learning and development and stakeholder engagement strategies of the CSWS for all internal and external stakeholders on a Statewide basis.
- Provide strategic advice and accurate information on all issues in relation to the learning and development and stakeholder engagement activities of the CSWS.
- Lead implementation of projects that contribute to the successful delivery of CSWS strategic initiatives and approved service priorities in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, including development of implementation strategies, review of project outputs and outcomes, and the preparation of project documentation and project status reports.
- Engage with stakeholders on a statewide basis in development and delivery of safeguarding education and engagement plans.
- Have personal resilience and capacity to interact with sensitive content regarding child safety and wellbeing.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment
Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary
$111,754 to $126,579 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2026.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Current Working with Children Registration or Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Tertiary qualifications in education/learning and development or demonstrated work experience in a relevant field.
- Relevant qualifications in Training and Assessment or similar or demonstrated experience in a similar role.
- Current Drivers Licence
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Position Features:
Intrastate travel, including travel to hospital and community sites, may be required as part of this role.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Megan Smith
Position: A/Manager - Child Safety and Wellbeing Service
Phone number: 0477 390 788
Email address: megan.smith1@health.tas.gov.au
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