Applications for this EoI are restricted to employees within this Agency in accordance with Managing Positions in the State Service 2016 and Employment in the State Service - Employment Direction No. 1.

About the Role

Lead, support, encourage and represent Child Safety Officers and Support Workers openly and consistently in the day to day delivery of services to children, young people, parents and carers. The Practice Leader acts as a role model for their team and the broader service.

We are offering

- ASAP start up to 12 months
- Full time, 76 hours per fortnight

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.

We are looking for

Essential

- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment.
- A tertiary qualification approved by the relevant National Board, for example a Bachelor of Social Work, and eligibility for membership with the relevant National Board or professional association; or
- An alternative tertiary qualification (AQF Level 7 Qualification) in a discipline considered relevant to the duties, for example Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Psychology, Bachelor of Youth Work, Bachelor of Psychological Science; or
- An Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (AQF Level 5 or 6 Qualification) in a discipline considered relevant to the duties, for example a Diploma in Community Services.
- 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:

1 Conviction checks in the following areas: a) crimes of violence b) sex related offences c) serious drug offences d) crimes involving dishonesty e) serious traffic offences 2 Identification check 3 Disciplinary actions in previous employment check

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

How to apply

Applications should include:

- a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
- a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
- a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
- The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

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 [email protected].

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Ben Dunn
Title: Service Operations Coordinator
Phone: 0439 412 189
Email: [email protected]

📌 Practice Leader - Child Safety Service South - 988868 (Tasmania)
🏢 Department of Education Tasmania
📍 Tasmania