Manager Statewide Student Residences - Operations - Learning - 979780

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.

About the Role

The Manager of Statewide Student Residences will provide strategic and operational leadership for DECYP’s statewide student residences by ensuring efficient service delivery, successfully implementing the new Student Residence Framework, and fostering a high-performing team. This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, aligning service standards and strategic planning across residences, engaging in high-level stakeholder communication and negotiation, and delivering authoritative advice to senior leadership, all in pursuit of the department's overall strategic objectives.
Provide leadership, strategic direction and manage the operational activities and functions of DECYP’s statewide student residence services. Responsible for the project implementation and deliverables for DECYP’s new Student Residence Framework.

Period of Appointment

Ongoing - ASAP start date

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

Essential Requirements

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)

Desirable Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• A current driver’s licence

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

Information for Applicants (PDF)

How to apply

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.

Applicants should forward/include:

• a statement addressing the selection criteria; and
• 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 11.30pm 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 recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au. 

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Liz Radcliff
Title: Director Operations Northern Region
Phone: 0429 560 343
Email: liz.radcliff@decyp.tas.gov.au