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.

• Be part of an Agency that supports our Children and Young People
• Purposeful work in a collaborative team
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
• Career opportunities

The Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) provide services that enable all young Tasmanians bright lives and positive futures. We want all Tasmanian children to be known, safe, well and learning. Our values of connection, courage, growth, respect and responsibility reflect what we stand for, guide us in our decision making and underpin all aspects of our day-to-day operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated analyst to join our Budget and Resources team. You will contribute to the delivery of high-quality financial management for the Department through financial and budget management consultancy services.  Using your communication, research, analytical and evaluation skills, you will support informed reporting and internal decision-making processes.  This will include:

• Budget and financial monitoring and reporting
• A focus on the whole of Agency budget development including schools 
• Budget management and planning issues
• Providing high quality client services to business units and schools

The role may also make valuable contributions to policy and procedure development, fund management, and information systems within a state government context.

This role is tailored for an individual who thrives independently in their day-to-day activities, who also fosters an environment that encourages comradery and stability within a close-knit team. We are supportive and collaborative, we aspire to grow, and we offer a quality working environment.

To be successful you will have experience in a similar role with a focus on budget management, financial planning and contemporary reporting, tertiary qualifications are desirable but not essential.  A belief in our values, a focus on continuous learning and development and a positive client service mindset will see you succeed!  For more information, please contact Sarah Vailas or click apply! 

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

The Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013 requires persons undertaking work in a regulated activity to be registered. A regulated activity is a child related service or activity defined in the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Regulations 2014. This registration must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of this may be checked at any time during employment.

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment).

Desirable Requirements

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

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;
• 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: Sarah Vailas
Title: Senior Budget Analyst
Phone: (03) 6165 3869
Email: sarah.vailas@decyp.tas.gov.au