The Team:The purpose of the Child Safety and Wellbeing Service is to support the Department to create a child safe culture, implement strategies and take action to promote child safety and wellbeing.Reporting to the Director of Recovery and Child Safeguarding, you will lead a small team of dedicated staff across one of two streams (1) Training, Education and Advice or (2) Policy, Projects, Risk and Engagement.The positions can be located in the South, North or North-West.The Role:Providing high-level analysis, risk management, strategic advice, leadership and direction in the planning, development, implementation, management and delivery of key strategic policy, programs and education initiatives related to child safety and wellbeing in a health service delivery context.Manage a small team of employees with a range of portfolio responsibilities related to child safety and wellbeing activities.You will need:Ability to work in a complex and sensitive environment, united by our shared purpose and model our CARE values.Understanding of trauma informed principles, and ability to apply this approach to delivery of child safety and wellbeing programs.Demonstrated high levels of personal resilience, flexibility and perseverance.Details of appointment:Multiple permanent full time and part time, day worker positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from March 2025.Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.Salary:$128,102 to $134,832 pro rata per annum + our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.Benefits available to eligible candidates:Professional development.A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.Eligibility:Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.Working with Children Registration.Please note the following criteria are desirable:Relevant qualification from a recognised institution or equivalent experience.Note:The position features:Some intrastate/interstate travel may be required.How to apply:Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.For more information:Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.Tracey TurnerDirector Recovery and Child SafeguardingPhone number: 0461 255 110Email address: tracey.turner@health.tas.gov.auWhat it is like working at the Department of Health?Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do.
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