Senior Policy and Project Officer - Child Safety and Wellbeing (527470) Department of Health Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing CMHW - Mental Health, A&D Directorate Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 03 April, 2024 11:55 PM Award/Classification: Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 6 Employment type: Multiple FTE - F/T & P/Tpos Region: North, North West, South, Statewide Location: An exciting opportunity to join the Child Safety and Wellbeing Service to support the development of high level strategy policy The role: The purpose of the Child Safety and Wellbeing Service is to support the Department to create a child safe and trauma-informed culture, implement strategies and take action to promote child safety and wellbeing, including ensuring that the Department is child-centred, engages with children and young people, and develops systems to ensure children are safe and supported. The Senior Policy and Project Officer is expected to: Contribute to, and support, the development of high level strategy policy analysis, including providing specialist advice on strategic policy issues. Plan, coordinate and deliver a range of approved projects and strategic initiatives relating to safeguarding children and young people across the Department of Health, where appropriate, and support and assist in the delivery of CSW Service priorities. Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. Work as a key member of the statewide child safety and wellbeing service in delivering initiatives to improve child safety and wellbeing across Tasmania. Contribute to an innovative and passionate team focused on child safety and wellbeing. Positions can be located in South, North or North-West regions. Details of Appointment Two Permanent full time, day workerposition working 76hours per fortnight,commencing as soon as possible for a period of 12 months *notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies. $104,756 - $118,730 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022 Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria: Current Working with Children Registration or Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Appropriate professional and/or tertiary qualifications in business administration, law, or public policy 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 Disciplinary action in previous employment check. How to Apply Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. Please note: We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria. All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying. Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria. The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly. To update your email address (or contact number), log in towww.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for "Existing applicant login" where you can update your details The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives. 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
