Having a diverse workforce that represents the wider Tasmanian community is very important to us and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who may identify as LGBTQI+, and all genders. We recognise the value, unique skills and knowledge that Aboriginal employees bring to the workplace and welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal people.

We are committed to putting the rights and wellbeing of children and young people at the centre of what we do. We will employ the right people. We will embed a culture of self-reflection and continuous improvement. We will have the courage to change what needs to be changed. We will regularly review our policies and structures through a child and youth safety lens. Our people will be equipped with the skills to recognise and respond to signs of harm. We are growing a culture where everyone takes responsibility, shares information, and speaks up if something doesn’t seem right. Together, we’re creating a place where all children and young people are safe from harm.

We support reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact person listed for this vacancy.

We understand that people have different needs to manage their work and life and to support people we embrace the benefits of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Period of Appointment

Senior Executive Appointment, Fixed Term until 30 June 2027

Hours per fortnight

Up to 73.5 hours - flexible options available. 

Duties

The Director – key result areas include:

• Providing strategic advice to the Premier, relevant portfolio Ministers and the Cabinet on significant issues and reform relating to the Premier’s and the Government’s priority to implement the recommendations Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government’s Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Institutional Settings (Commission of Inquiry) and aligned recommendations and activity.
  
  
• Leading, driving and coordinating the delivery and development of the whole-of-government response to keep children safe, across portfolios and agencies, that will have critical impact on both Government policy and priorities and meeting the Department’s objectives. The Tasmanian Government’s response will involve major cross-agency effort and collaboration.
  
  
• Managing and resolving urgent and immediate priority issues and structural reform for the Premier as they arise, in particular for matters relating to Commission of Inquiry recommendations and other aligned recommendations.
  
  
• Leading and supporting outcomes and reforms at a state level. Representing the state at national reform meetings.
  
  
• Undertake sensitive and complex negotiations at senior executive levels with agencies of the Tasmanian and other governments, including, where necessary, working with advisers from Ministerial offices.
  
  
• Working collaboratively with agencies to deliver the Premier’s and the Government’s priority of Keeping Children Safer and implementing all of the Commission of Inquiry’s recommendations.
  
  
• Supporting Tasmanian Government agencies in delivering outcomes and reforms, including alignment with Tasmania’s priorities and processes for implementing the Commission’s recommendations.
  
  
• Providing whole-of-government advice to the Premier and the Cabinet about a broad range of issues relating to the Government and impacts on Tasmanian Government priorities, policies and services;
  
  
• Leading and supporting the development and implementation of designated whole-of-government policies, process and projects, and the delivery of departmental priorities, as required.
  
  
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable people who may be associated with or located at the worksite (including children and young people) and immediately report any concerns, disclosures, allegations or suspicions of harm, together with actively participating in and contributing to practices that will ensure the Department is a child safe organisation including reporting, record keeping and information sharing obligations.

Essential Requirements

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment).           

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 SOD - Director - Keeping Children Safe Reform (003642).docx

 SOD - Director - Keeping Children Safe Reform (003642).pdf

 Short Form Application Guidelines.docx

 Short Form Application Guidelines.pdf

How to apply

To apply, please provide a copy of your CV with two referees and a one page summary outlining why you are the best person for the job and how your skills and experience align to the Senior Executive Service Capability Framework. It is suggested applicants make themselves familiar with the Senior Executive Leadership Capability Framework for the Tasmanian State Service: For more information click here

Once completed, apply online by clicking the blue ‘Apply Now’ button.

If you have any difficulty uploading your application, please contact us prior to the closing date on (03) 6165 9920.

Sam Gunner
Director, Youth Justice Reform (Partnerships)
sam.gunner@dpac.tas.gov.au
Phone:  0408 244 322