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.

About the Role

As a member of the Office of the Deputy Secretary, the Client Liaison Officer:

• provides quality support services to the Deputy Secretary, Keeping Children Safe Executive and Manager – Office of the Secretary to deal with contemporary and contentious issues.
• provides high quality, friendly and responsive liaison services to the range of statutory offices and other internal and external stakeholders that engage with the Division.
• responds to complaints and issues that are raised with the Office of the Secretary by clients and/or their families or significant others.

The successful applicant will enjoy working independently, be organised, self-motivated and have exceptional communication skills.

What we're offering

• To be part of a small team, working to a shared purpose to achieve outcomes
• Support to strengthen your skills through formal and informal training, mentoring and support
• Choice to work out of Devonport, Burnie, Launceston or Hobart as this role is statewide
• Some flexibility to support your work/ life balance

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

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:

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

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 forward/include:

• a statement addressing the selection criteria; and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.

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: Claire Gray
Title: Practice Manager - Wellbeing in Care
Phone: 0417 928 311
Email: claire.gray@decyp.tas.gov.au