Manager Strategy and Policy

4 days ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Department for Education, Children and Young People Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

About The Role
To lead and manage the development, delivery, implementation and review of high level strategic and complex policies and projects, which facilitate significant organisational change and improvement, together with the development and provision of high-level strategic policy and project advice to influence decision making across the education portfolio to improve education outcomes in Tasmania.

We Are Offering

  • ASAP for 2 years
  • 73.5 hours per fortnight
  • We are 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

Desirable

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications.

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: Jackie Harvey

Title: Director Safeguarding

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.

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