Program Manager - Early Intervention Referrals - Security and Emergency Management - 980396

About the Role

The Program Manager – Early Intervention Referrals is responsible for leading the strategic development and implementation of DECYP’s early intervention referral framework, ensuring it is aligned with national standards and responsive to Tasmania’s unique context. This includes overseeing the governance and continuous improvement of the early intervention referral service delivery model across the Department, and ensuring the department is equipped to identify, manage, and respond to risks identified through evidence-based practices.

The role also plays a critical part in fostering interagency collaboration, building organisational capability through targeted training, and representing DECYP in strategic forums and governance bodies. By establishing strong partnerships with key Tasmanian agencies and securing national funding opportunities, the role will ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of early intervention referral initiatives, while contributing to broader efforts to manage high risk referrals across the state.

We are offering

• ASAP for 3 years 
• full-time
• 73.5 hours per fortnight
• We are a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career

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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
• 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:
     • crimes of violence
     • sex related offences
     • serious drug offences
     • crimes involving dishonesty
     • serious traffic offences
  2. Identification check
  3. Disciplinary actions in previous employment check
• Current Driver’s License
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Desirable

• Relevant tertiary or industry recognised qualifications.

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.

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