Practice Manager - Advice and Referral Line - 989043 Department for Education, Children and Young People
Keeping Children Safe
Children and Families
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 24 November, 2024 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification: Health and Human Services Award - Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement No.1 of 2022 - Allied Health Professional Level 4
$120,114 to $130,181 per annum
Employment type: Fixed-term, full-time
Region: South
The Advice and Referral Line is a contact point for people seeking information, advice, and assistance where they have concerns about a child and their family. The service provides information and advice about service options and other approaches for responding to the needs of children and families. When a child and their family need assistance, the service may provide this through referral to another service, or in some circumstances, if a child is at risk, the service may refer the matter to the Child Safety Service for assessment.
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 Advice and Referral Line is a contact point for people seeking information, advice, and assistance where they have concerns about a child and their family. The service provides information and advice about service options and other approaches for responding to the needs of children and families. When a child and their family need assistance, the service may provide this through referral to another service, or in some circumstances, if a child is at risk, the service may refer the matter to the Child Safety Service for assessment.
Period of Appointment ASAP for up to 12 Months
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
Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment) Completion of an AQF level 7 qualification (or higher) approved by the professional body responsible for accrediting programs of study for the profession in Australia, and eligibility for membership, or full membership with, the professional association; or Completion of an AQF Level 7 Qualification (Bachelor Degree) in a discipline considered relevant to the work, that is not an Allied Health Profession, and have relevant experience; or Completion of an Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (AQF Level 5 or 6 Qualification) in a discipline considered relevant to the duties. Current Driver's Licence. 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 Disciplinary actions in previous employment check A relevant tertiary qualification supported by substantial experience. Current Driver's Licence. Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here: 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 11:30 PM 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
Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person. Name: Demelza Barnes
Title: Manager - Statewide Children's Advice and Referral
Phone: 0476 372 054
Email:
Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements. Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions. Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr