Applications for this EoI are restricted to existing fixed-term and permanent employees within the Tasmanian State Service in accordance with Managing Positions in the State Service 2016 and Employment in the State Service - Employment Direction No. 1.

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.

Duties

This is a key customer service leadership role that will demonstrate CF vision, mission and values with every decision, word and action, inspiring employees to deliver the target customer experience. The Manager – Business Operations will:

• Provide high level advice and support to the Statewide Manager and Senior Consultant, Business Coordination, and Innovation (BCI), Program Directors and Managers on finance and procurement, human resources, business support and policy and asset management.
• Develop best practice policies, procedures, and systems to improve operational practices in compliance with Government and Program area objectives and legislation.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the CF business centre and lead teams of staff in a business centre, annex, or as itinerant employees to deliver timely, efficient, diverse face-to-face integrated services to the customers of CF.

Period of Appointment

ASAP to 1 March 2026

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)
• 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:
   1. crimes of violence
   2. sex related offences
   3. serious drug offences
   4. crimes involving dishonesty
   5. serious traffic offences
2.  Identification check
3. Disciplinary actions in previous employment check.

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)

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

Applications, from individuals within the advertised scope, should include a written statement of up to 500 words and a 2 page curriculum vitae.

NOTE:

1. While applications are invited from employees as per the advertised scope, those applicants whose substantive salary is higher than the advertised salary will not be considered unless they indicate that they are prepared to accept a temporary reduction for the duration of the appointment.

2. The successful applicant is not eligible to receive expenses if they change the location of their residence.

3. All applications must include a valid email address for delivery of acknowledgement and other correspondence.

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

Applicants will receive an automatic email confirmation when an application is successfully received.

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: Michael Dance
Title: Acting Statewide Manager - Business Coordination and Innovation
Phone: 0467 838 069
Email: michael.dance@decyp.tas.gov.au