Manager - Strategic Commissioning & Partnerships

2 days ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Department for Education, Children and Young People Tasmania Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

The Team

The Strategic Commissioning and Sector Engagement team is passionate about ensuring the quality and safety of services that deliver the best possible outcomes for children and young people. Our work is grounded in strong relationships and meaningful partnerships, which are essential to driving impactful, sustainable change across the system.

About the Role

Manage the effective and efficient delivery of commissioning and sector engagement services for the Services for Children and Families branch.

We are offering

  • Permanent full-time with an ASAP start date
  • 73.5 hours per fortnight
  • Be part of a child-safe organisation
  • Pathways to grow your career

Fitness Passport provides DECYP employees with discounted access to 50+ facilities across the state, helping you and your family meet your fitness goals

Wellbeing Connect is DECYP's pathway to free confidential counselling services. Wellbeing Connect isn't just for when things get tough. It's designed to support your wellbeing every day – helping you to stay on track, build healthy habits, and access expert advice across a range of areas important for your overall wellbeing

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.

We are looking for

Essential

  • Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment

Desirable

  • Current Driver's Licence

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.

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

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on Sunday 9 November 2025.**

More information

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

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: Clare Wiseman

Title: 

Phone:

Email: Director Strategic Commissioning and Partnerships

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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