Executive Officer - Children and Families - 979942

Job no: 7045128
Work type: Fixed-term, full-time
Location: South
Categories: Various categories

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About the Role

The Executive Officer provides high-level administrative, coordination and strategic support to the Executive Director, Services for Children, Young People and Families. The role is central to the effective day-to-day operation of the office, including managing workflows, coordinating correspondence, undertaking general administrative tasks, and supporting projects and priorities.
 
Working in a fast-paced and sensitive environment, the Executive Officer builds strong relationships across the Department and with external stakeholders. The role requires sound judgement, discretion and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and professionalism. This position suits a highly organised and proactive individual who can support senior leaders in delivering critical services for children, young people and families.

We are offering

  • ASAP start up to 9 June 2028 
  • Full-time, 73.5 hours per fortnight
  • We are a child-safe organisation
  • Pathways to grow your career

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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

This role would suit someone who is highly organised and proactive, with strong attention to detail, who can manage competing priorities, build effective relationships, and work with discretion in a complex environment while supporting outcomes for children, young people and families.

Essential

  • Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a 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

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: Megan Heyer
Title: Principal Policy Analyst
Phone: 0429 068 299
Email: megan.heyer@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.

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Application close: Tasmania Standard Time

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