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.
The Office of Safeguarding was established in 2021 to elevate the safety of children and young people as a critical element in schools, Child and Family Learning Centres, libraries, Services for Children and Families and corporate services across all parts of the Department for Education, Children and Young (DECYP). The Director Safeguarding leads a small team with a wide remit. Achievements to date include a whole of agency Safeguarding commitment; the launch of the tellsomeone website; training for staff, volunteers and the public, and mandatory reporting. The successful applicant will lead the next phase of DECYP’s evolution as a Child and Youth Safe Organisation, through policies and programs that promote and protect the wellbeing of children and young people in all Department settings.
Duties
Provide high-level practical advice to the Deputy Secretary, Keeping Children Safe, on areas of strategic importance to the agency and aligned to the Department’s Strategic Plan. Lead the coordination, development, implementation, and monitoring of policy and programs that promote and protect the wellbeing of children and young people in all Department settings by leading and providing strategic advice and direction in relation to the Department’s culture, systems, practices, processes, procedures and professional learning, relating to safeguarding children and young people from harm of abuse.
Period of Appointment
ASAP for a period of five years
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:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- serious traffic offences
- Identification check
- Disciplinary actions in previous employment check.
Desirable Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications. A senior executive with a proven record of management in a large private or public sector organisation.
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)
The State Service Senior Executive Leadership Capability Framework should also be used to assist in the preparation of any application.
Senior Executive Leadership Capability Framework
How to apply
Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.
Applicants should forward/include:
- Comprehensive CV, including two referees
- One page summary that outlines skills and experience aligned to the selection criteria (as outlined in the Statement of Duties)
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: Sue McKerracher
Title: Deputy Secretary Keeping Children Safe
Phone: 0404 456 749
Email: sue.mckerracher@decyp.tas.gov.au