Job Description

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.

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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 opportunity 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.

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About the Role

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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.

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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.

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

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Who we are Looking For

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- leadership experience with accountability across operations, finance, people, facilities, governance, corporate services, and/or transformation
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- 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
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- Experience building and improving systems in a agile, reform-driven environments
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- Proven ability to lead change, foster innovation, and drive continuous improvement
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- Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse internal and external groups
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- Driven by purpose and motivated by making a positive difference
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- Work alongside a passionate and expert team, including a CEO who has already operated in this model
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- Three (3) years fixed term contract whilst the program is in its trial phase, ideally starting in November 2026 (negotiable)
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- We offer tailored support, including coaching and upskilling, to help you succeed and grow in the role
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- 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
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- A vehicle will be provided for work-related purposes only
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- Flexible working arrangements; including start/end times and WFH days, and part-time options
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- Access tothree (3) additionalleavedays (Christmas shutdown days) andpurchased leavescheme
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- Access to WellbeingConnect programand Fitness Passport
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