Director Strategic Engagement

Overview
Director Strategic Engagement ) – Office of the Independent Regulator, Department of Justice (Independent Regulator, CYSOR).
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 14 September, :55 PM AEST.
Award/Classification
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 8
$140,703.00 to $150,200.00 per annum
Employment type
Fixed-term, full-time
Region
South
Location
Hobart
Role purpose
The position has the primary role of promoting awareness of the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, the Child Safe Standards, and the Reportable Conduct Scheme across the Tasmanian community, particularly with organisations that offer child-related services. The role will influence and lead cultural change by building capacity and capability in organisations to be child-safe in line with the Child Safe Standards and the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Act 2023.
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.
The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.
Period of Appointment
Fixed term from 1 December 2025 – 4 January 2027
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight – flexible options available.
Duties
As a director within the leadership team of the Office of the Independent Regulator, provide strategic direction and technical leadership and support the Independent Regulator in driving a culture of high performance and continuous improvement to fulfil statutory obligations, as well as manage a multi-disciplinary team.
The development of a communication strategy for the Office and preparation of advice and strategy to address emerging stakeholder issues.
Lead the development of a Community of Practice related to Child Safe Standards across the Tasmanian community.
High level engagement and communication with government and non-government stakeholders with regard to the functions of the Office, organisational compliance of child related organisations with the Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme.
Oversee the development and management of education activities and presentations on the operations of the Office that includes website and communication materials.
Provide specialised advice to the Independent Regulator regarding effective engagement techniques and practices designed to target stakeholders and members of the public.
Develop, maintain, and implement qualitative and quantitative measures to evaluate the effectiveness of activities that engage with stakeholders and the wider community.
Perform other duties as envisaged by the assigned classification under the relevant award and in accordance with the skills, competence and training of the occupant as required.
Assist the Independent Regulator in their fulfilment of their responsibilities pursuant to the following legislation: Child and Youth Safe Organisations Act 2023; Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997; Youth Justice Act 1997; Right to Information Act 2009; Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022.
A current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.
Relevant tertiary qualifications.
Pre-employment Checks
The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or