This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities. Our ultimate goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.
The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.
Duties
Coordinate the delivery of quality and timely services to young people transitioning from the Child Safety System to adulthood within the Transition to Independence Program service delivery model and the Child Safety Practice Framework.
Provide a key contact point for young adults transitioning from the Child Safety System, providing brief advice and support, short-term crisis support to medium term lead service coordination support. Working with young adults with their own agency to empower their knowledge, skills, and capabilities to improve their resilience, wellbeing, and the development of lifelong healthy relationships.
Period of Appointment
Fixed Term start ASAP for two years
Hours per fortnight
Full-time, Part-time up to 76 hours per fortnight
Essential Requirements
The Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013 requires persons undertaking work in a regulated activity to be registered. A regulated activity is a child related service or activity defined in the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Regulations 2014. This registration must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of this may be checked at any time during employment.
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment).
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
2 Identification check
3 Disciplinary actions in previous employment check.
Desirable Requirements
- Significant experience working in the field of Child Safety, Out of Home Care, Youth Services or After Care Support.
- Current Driver’s Licence
Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:
Information for Applicants (PDF)
How to apply
Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue ‘Apply Now’ button.
Applications, from individuals within the advertised scope, should include a written statement of up to 500 words and a 2 page curriculum vitae.
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 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.
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: Maddy Smart
Title: Transition to Independence Program Coordinator
Phone: 0436 928 489
Email: [email protected]