Administrative Officer

The Team
The Ashley Youth Detention Centre is located outside of Deloraine, Tasmania and is the only such centre in Tasmania. The facility is designed to help young people in a custodial environment get their lives back on track, so they can participate fully on their return to the community.

About The Role
In a multi-skilled and dynamic environment, provide a wide range of administrative services to Centre clients, staff and management to support business activities and projects.

We Are Offering

• 53.2 hours per fortnight
• Leave Loading and an additional 6.5% Corrections Allowance
• Supportive, inclusive, and dynamic team environment
• To be part of a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career

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.
Essential
We are looking for:

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a 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:

1 Conviction Checks In The Following Areas

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• serious traffic offences

2 Identification check

3 Disciplinary actions in previous employment check

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.

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

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

Applications should be submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.
For more information
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 or email

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.
Name: Jessica Padman

Title: Administration and Catering Coordinator

Phone:

Email:

Should you have any difficulties applying for this vacancy online, please contact the Recruitment team via phone or email

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.