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

The Back on Track program focuses on supporting young people to engage with the requirements of the Education Act, with a specific focus on young people who have not transitioned from year 10 to years 11 or 12. The program aims to support young people without an active enrolment by reconnecting and assisting them in navigating personal barriers to education and learning, to successfully assist in their re-engagement with education or training.
Within this context the incumbent will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide a social work service which supports young people and their families. The Social Worker will contribute to building the capability and capacity of young people to improve student transition, retention and attendance.

Period of Appointment

Ongoing - start date of 2 February 2025

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)
• Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is a full member of AASW or is eligible for membership with the AASW.
• Current Drivers Licence

Desirable Requirements

NIL

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:

 Statement of Duties (PDF)

Statement of Duties (DOC)

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: Di King
Title: Program Manager - Back on Track
Phone: 0432 606 508
Email: di.king@decyp.tas.gov.au