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

Oversee the provision of education and information to education and care services and the community in relation to the National Quality Framework (NQF). Develop and disseminate high quality education and care and child care policy and deal with more complex issues in relation to education and care and child care service provision in Tasmania. Lead the development, implementation, dissemination and review of state and national compliance and quality assessment systems, and associated policies, procedures, training programs, publications and documentation, for use both within the Unit and the sector, including consulting appropriately with key stakeholders, to ensure the continued improvement of standards of education and care and child care within Tasmania. 

This role will be responsible for the oversight and management of the assessment and rating related functions in the ECU.

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)

Desirable Requirements

• Early childhood and/or legal and/or regulatory compliance and/or other tertiary qualifications in a relevant field
• A current drivers’ license

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: Vidhya Chelliah
Title: Director - Education and Care Unit
Phone: (03) 6165 5425
Email: vidhya.chelliah@decyp.tas.gov.au