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.
- Lead service delivery teams to deliver high impact and critical transformation initiatives
- Enable collaborative approaches to change to optimise system wide engagement
- Critical leadership opportunity to shape strategy, performance and transformation across a changing political landscape.
About the Role
The Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) is seeking an experienced and values-driven Director to lead and oversee significant service transformation and change within the Child Safety and Youth Justice Operations Portfolio (CSYJO). The role is crucial to implementing major system reforms and service improvements across child safety, out-of-home care, and youth justice services to ensure children and young people in our care are safe and cared for.
The Director will work closely with the Executive board to lead the delivery of high-quality services related to the Youth Justice Reform Blueprint and deliver on the Commission of Inquiry recommendations including the delivery of a new youth detention centre ensuring the rights of children and young people are upheld and at the forefront of decision making.
The newly created role involves strategic oversight and leadership, with a focus on strong partnerships with stakeholders and leading community engagement. The Director will drive the integration of youth services, oversee service improvement and system reform of the Tasmanian out of home care system and lead the service improvement team to build capability across the CSYJO portfolio.
To be successful in this role you will be an experienced leader of strategy, performance planning and business transformation in complex organisational settings. You will be both tactical and strategic, bringing conceptual thinkers and delivery experts together with a unified vision. You must have a strong focus on team culture and be energised by continuous improvement opportunities and contributing to the safety and care of our children and young people.
If this opportunity peaks your interest, we would love to hear from you! Please contact Peter Whitcombe, Deputy Secretary, Child Safety and Youth Justice on 0407 559 584 or peter.whitcombe@decyp.tas.gov.au
Period of Appointment
ASAP for 4 years
Hours per fortnight
73.5 hours per fortnight
Essential Requirements
- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)
- 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:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- serious traffic offences
- Identification check
- Disciplinary actions in previous employment check
Desirable Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications.
- A senior executive with a proven record of management in a large private or public sector organisation.
Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online:
Statement Of Duties (PDF)
The State Service Senior Executive Leadership Capability Framework should also be used to assist in the preparation of any application.
Senior Executive Leadership Capability Framework
How to apply
Electronic submission of application is preferred, please apply via the Jobs.Tas Posting and click the 'Apply Now' button.
Applicants should forward/include:
- Comprehensive CV, including two referees
- A summary that outlines skills and experience aligned to the selection criteria (as outlined in the Statement of Duties)
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: Peter Whitcombe
Title: Deputy Secretary Child Safety and Youth Justice Operations
Phone: 0407 559 584
Email: peter.whitcombe@decyp.tas.gov.au
