Executive Officer

5 days ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Tasmanian Government Full time
Overview

As Executive Officer to the Deputy Secretary, you will provide high-level executive and operational support in a fast-paced, often changing environment. You will play a key role in enabling strategic leadership, coordinating priorities, and ensuring the smooth operation of the Deputy Secretary's office and the broader portfolio. This role requires excellent judgement, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to managing complex administrative processes.

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.

Period and Conditions

Period of Appointment

ASAP for 12 months

Hours per fortnight

73.5 hours per fortnight

Employment type

Fixed-term, full-time

Region

South

Salary

$83,011 to $95,547 per annum

Awards

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 4

Requirements
  • Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)
Responsibilities
  • As Executive Officer to the Deputy Secretary, provide high-level executive and operational support in a fast-paced, often changing environment; enable strategic leadership; coordinate priorities; and ensure the smooth operation of the Deputy Secretary's office and broader portfolio.
  • Support the department's goals to ensure every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.
How to Apply

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'ApplyNow' button.

Applicants should include:

  • a 1–2 page short form application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
  • a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.

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

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 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.

Contact

Name: Erin Wilson
Title: Senior Policy and Project Advisor
Phone: 03 6165 6426
Email: erin.wilson@decyp.tas.gov.au

Important notes
  • Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
  • Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
  • Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.

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