Manager, Child and Youth Policy

Manager, Child and Youth Policy ) Department of Police, Fire and Emergency ManagementBusiness and Executive ServicesStrategy and Support Applications must be submitted by Sunday 30 November, :55 PM Sunday 30 November, :55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 8 $140,703.00 to $150,200.00 per annum Employment type: Fixed-term, full-time Region: South Location: Hobart As a member of the Division’s senior management team, provide leadership and direction in developing and managing the department's strategic and business framework, including the development of policies, systems and processes to support the delivery of services to the Tasmanian community. Provide specialist advice in relation to issues relating to the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government's responses to child sexual abuse in institutional settings (the CoI), Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (the Royal Commission) and the Weiss Independent Review into former police officer Paul Reynolds (the Weiss Review). Period of Appointment 3 years Fixed Term Hours per fortnight Full Time, 73.5 hours per fortnight Duties As a member of the Division’s senior management team, provide leadership and direction in developing and managing the department's strategic and business framework, including the development of policies, systems and processes to support the delivery of services to the Tasmanian community. Provide specialist advice in relation to issues relating to the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government's responses to child sexual abuse in institutional settings (the CoI), Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (the Royal Commission) and the Weiss Independent Review into former police officer Paul Reynolds (the Weiss Review). Pre-Employment Checks The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to: Arson and fire setting; Sexual offences; Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud); Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception); Violent crimes and crimes against the person; Malicious damage and destruction to property Trafficking of narcotic substance; Tertiary qualifications in a discipline relevant to policy and planning and/or management is highly desirable. Statement of Duties and Associated Documents DPFEM is a child safe organisation which is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people; and every member of DPFEM has a responsibility to keep all children safe. As the organisation moves towards a more inclusive workplace which better reflects our community, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures and abilities, and those that may require flexibility such as part-time, compressed days, or adjustments around start or finish times. How to Apply To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact . 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 and part time vacancies. Further Information For further information on this position, please contact Elaina Deayton, Director Strategy and Support on . 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