Director Strategic Engagement

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

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Period of Appointment

Fixed term from1 December 2025 – 4 January 2027

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight- flexible options available.

Duties

• As a director within the leadership team of the Office of the Independent Regulator (the Office), the position will be expected to provide strategic direction and technical leadership and support the Independent Regulator in driving a culture of high performance and continuous improvement to fulfil statutory obligations, as well as manage a multi-disciplinary team.
• The development of a communication strategy for the Office and preparation of advice and strategy to address emerging stakeholder issues.
• Lead the development of a Community of Practice related to Child Safe Standards across the Tasmanian community.
• High level engagement and communication with government and non-government stakeholders with regard to the functions of the Office, organisational compliance of child related organisations with the Child and Youth Safe organisations Framework, the Child Safe Standards and Reportable Conduct Scheme.
• Oversee the development and management of various education activities and presentations on the operations of the Office that includes website and communication materials.
• Provide specialised advice to the Independent Regulator regarding effective engagement techniques and practices designed to target stakeholders and members of the public.
• Develop, maintain, and implement qualitative and quantitative measures to evaluate the effectiveness of activities that engage with stakeholders and the wider community.
• Perform other duties as envisaged by the assigned classification under the relevant award and in accordance with the skills, competence and training of the occupant as required.
• Assist the Independent Regulator in their fulfilment of their responsibilities pursuant to the following legislation:
  • Child and Youth Safe Organisations Act 2023
  • Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997
  • Youth Justice Act 1997
  • Right to Information Act 2009

Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022.

Essential Requirements

• A Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.

Desirable Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Current drivers licence

Pre-employment Checks

The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.

The following checks are to be conducted:

Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for:Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person,sex-related offences,drug and alcohol related offences,crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, making false declarations,malicious damage and destruction to property,serious traffic offences,crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice, Executive or the Legislative Power.Disciplinary action in previous employment.Identification check.Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Statement of Duties (357821) Director, Strategic Engagement (OIR).docx

Statement of Duties (357821) Director, Strategic Engagement (OIR).pdf

Information for applicants (Office of the Independent Regulator).docx

Information for applicants (Office of the Independent Regulator).pdf

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please apply online by clicking the 'ApplyNow' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4911.

For more information

Alexandra Patrikios
Director, Strategic Engagement
Email: alexandra.patrikios@oir.tas.gov.au
Phone: 0461 409 568

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

People Strategy Team
(03) 6165 7603

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