Senior Policy Officer

5 days ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Department for Education, Children and Young People Full time

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

Under the general supervision of the Manager – Policy and Monitoring, the Senior Policy Officer will in accordance with legal and statutory requirements, assist the Commissioner for Children by providing high level strategic advice on a broad range of issues pertaining to the promotion and protection of the rights of children and young people in Tasmania with a particular focus on monitoring the provision of Out of Home Care (OOHC) in Tasmania. Engage with a range of stakeholders including government, the community sector and children and young people.

Period of Appointment

ASAP for 12 months

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)
  • The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
    • Conviction checks in the following areas:
      • crimes of violence
      • sex related offences
      • serious drug offences
      • crimes involving dishonesty
      • serious traffic offences
    • Identification check
    • Disciplinary actions in previous employment check
    Desirable Requirements
    • Tertiary qualifications in law, child welfare, psychology or similar will be regarded highly.
    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.

Contact Person

Name: Rachael Jones
Title: Manager - Monitoring and Engagement - Commissioner for Children & Young People
Phone: (03) 6166 1366
Email: rachael.jones1@childcomm.tas.gov.au

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