Department for Education, Children and Young People TAS – Launceston TAS

The Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) is transforming how education is delivered in Tasmania. Through the introduction of Multi-School Organisations (MSOs), we are bringing schools together under shared leadership to strengthen collaboration, streamline operations, and improve student outcomes.

With the first MSO launched in 2026, we are now recruiting a Head of Operations to help establish MSO 2 ahead of its 2027 launch. This is a unique prospect to be part of a forward-thinking approach to education—supporting principals and teachers, reducing administrative burden, and enabling schools to focus on improving learning and wellbeing outcomes together.

About the Role

This role will see you lead the development and delivery of the MSO’s operational strategy, using innovative and evidence-based approaches to support improved educational outcomes.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will align systems, processes, and culture to drive effectiveness and growth, while delivering high-quality, centralised services that enable school leaders to focus on teaching and learning.

Working closely with the CEO, you will ensure operations are strategically aligned to educational priorities, supporting consistency, scalability, and equity across the school network.

Who we are Looking For

We are seeking a seasoned strategic and operational leader with a strong track record in complex, multi-site and/or regulated environments. Ideally, you’ll have:

- leadership experience with accountability across operations, finance, people, facilities, governance, corporate services,



and/or transformation
- Proven capability in and knowledge of financial management, procurement, delegations, risk oversight, and compliance, including budget planning, resource allocation, and navigating regulatory, legislative compliance, and governance frameworks
- Experience building and improving systems in a dynamic, reform-driven environments
- Proven ability to lead change, foster innovation, and drive continuous improvement
- Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse internal and external groups
- Driven by purpose and motivated by making a positive difference

For more information on selection criteria and requirements, please refer to the Statement of Duties - Head of Operations.

What we are Offering

- Work alongside a passionate and expert team, including a CEO who has already operated in this model
- Three (3) years fixed term contract whilst the program is in its trial phase, ideally starting in November 2026 (negotiable)
- We offer tailored support, including coaching and upskilling, to help you succeed and grow in the role
- You will be based in one of our schools that will be part of MSO 2 in the north of the State - Ravenswood Heights Primary School, St Leonards Primary School or Youngtown Primary School
- A vehicle will be provided for work-related purposes only
- Flexible working arrangements; including start/end times and WFH days, and part-time options
- Access tothree (3) additionalleavedays (Christmas shutdown days) andpurchased leavescheme
- Access to WellbeingConnect programand Fitness Passport

Applications close at 11.30pm AEDT on the 23rd of August.

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📌 Head of Operations (Launceston)
🏢 Department for Education, Children and Young People TAS
📍 Launceston