Project Officer - Strategic Policy and Projects - 960884

Job Description

Project Officer - Strategic Policy and Projects - 960884 Department for Education, Children and Young PeopleContinuous Improvement and EvaluationStrategic 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 and 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. Duties Support the development, implementation, and review of high-level initiatives and complex policies and projects which facilitate significant organisational change and system-level improvement. Provide 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 Schools and Early Years, Youth Justice, Child Safety, and Out of Home Care. Period of Appointment ASAP until 30 June 2026 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. 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 forward/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. Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11:30 PM AEDT on the advertised closing date. Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact the Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email Contact Person: Name: Suzanne PurdonTitle: Deputy Director - Strategic Policy and ProjectsPhone: 0418 300 161Email: Additional Information: 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