This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities.  Our ultimate 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.

What we're offering

• We are a child-safe organisation, values-based organisation
• Work in a dynamic multi-disciplinary team 
• Pathways to grow your career

About the Role

The Professional Practice Evidence & Research Lead plays a pivotal part in advancing research, innovation, and evidence-informed practice across Child Safety and Youth Justice. Working closely with the Chief Allied Health Advisor, the position provides strategic advice on research priorities and supports the development of initiatives that improve outcomes for children, young people, and families. The role collaborates with Allied Health Professionals and multidisciplinary teams to design, implement, and evaluate research and innovation projects, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and best practice standards at state, national, and international levels.

In addition to leading research governance and compliance, the role fosters partnerships with academic institutions, professional bodies, and government agencies to strengthen workforce capability and policy innovation. It also delivers targeted education, training, and mentoring programs to build research literacy and leadership among Allied Health staff. A key focus is ensuring services meet accreditation and quality standards, contributing to continuous improvement and a culture of excellence in service delivery.

Join a newly established team within the Office of the Chief Practitioner, created to drive excellence in practice. These new roles offer a unique opportunity to shape team culture and direction while contributing to better outcomes for children, young people, and families through high-quality, evidence-informed practice.

Period of Appointment

Ongoing - ASAP start date

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.

Hours per fortnight

76 hours per fortnight

Essential Requirements

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)
• Satisfactory completion of an appropriate allied health professional course of study at a recognised tertiary institution and registered with the relevant Board or, in the case of unregulated professions, eligible for membership of the relevant professional association
• 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:

a) crimes of violence
b) sex related offences
c) serious drug offences
d) crimes involving dishonesty
e) serious traffic offences

2 Identification check
3 Disciplinary actions in previous employment check

Desirable Requirements

• Relevant postgraduate qualification(s) related to evaluation and research

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

Information for Applicants (PDF)

How to apply

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.

Applicants should include:

• a 1–2 page short form application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.

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

All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication.

The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.

Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

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 +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au. 

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

Name: Dr Kristen Webb
Title: Chief Allied Health Advisor
Phone: (03) 6165 8320
Email: kristen.webb@decyp.tas.gov.au