The Team

The Budget and Resources (BRS) Team oversees DECYP’s budget, staffing allocations, and School Resource Package funding while maintaining the systems that support financial management. They also develop funding methodologies, monitor key funding streams, and provide dedicated budget support to Business Units and schools.

About the Role

Contribute to the development of the Department’s budget and assist in the formulation and monitoring of budgets and resources at divisional, sectional and budget centre levels. Assist in the provision of advice to departmental management and budget centre managers on financial and budget planning issues. Maintain systems, prepare periodic reports and undertake briefings on budget performance and status.

We are offering

• Ongoing - ASAP start date 
• full-time
• 73.5 hours per fortnight
• Four (4) weeks accrued recreation leave + accrued sick/carers leave
• We are a child-safe organisation
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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

• Completion of, or progress towards, a relevant Tertiary Qualification

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 the advertised closing date.

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 +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: Claire Stanton
Title: Manager - Budget Management
Phone: (03) 6165 3865
Email: claire.stanton@decyp.tas.gov.au

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.