Project Officer - Strategic Policy and Projects - 960884 Department for Education, Children and Young People
Continuous Improvement and Evaluation
Strategic Policy and Projects
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 26 January, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification: Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 5
$99,482 to $104,352 per annum
Employment type: Fixed-term, flexible
Region: South
The Strategic Policy and Projects (SPP) team operates within the Continuous Improvement and Evaluation Portfolio in the Department for Education Children and Young People (DECYP). The SPP team applies diverse skill sets across a broad range of strategic policy and project areas to contribute to improved system-level outcomes for children and young people in all DECYP services, with the aim that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.
This role will provide project management support, business and systems analysis to support the development and implementation of a range of key strategic projects relating to universal access to quality early learning for three-year-olds. This includes:
Supporting the development, implementation, and review of high-level initiatives and complex policies and projects which facilitate significant organisational change and system-level improvement. Providing high-level policy and project advice to influence decision-making across the whole department, to improve outcomes for children and young people in all DECYP settings, including in Schools and Early Years, Youth Justice, Child Safety and Out of Home Care. 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.
Period of Appointment: ASAP until 30 June 2026
Hours per fortnight: 73.5 hours per fortnight
Minimum Requirements: Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment) Relevant tertiary qualifications Application Process: Electronic submission of application is preferred. Please click the blue 'Apply Now' button. Applicants should 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.
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
Contact Person:
Name: Suzanne Purdon
Title: Deputy Director - Strategic Policy and Projects
Phone: 0418 300 161
Email:
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