Engagement Worker (North) - Early Years Partnerships and Projects - 977961

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

Working Together – supporting early learning is a Tasmanian Government initiative which is opening up opportunities for three year olds in Tasmania to participate in free quality early learning. In partnership with local communities, Engagement Workers will assist with developing the Working Together initiative and engage with families and the community to support access to and participation in quality early learning. In accordance with the Working Together project plan, work collaboratively with the community, parents/caregivers, local, federal and state government agencies and service providers to support the participation of local three year olds and their families in the co-design, piloting and experience of quality early learning in early childhood education and care (ECEC) and school settings.
Engagement Workers will connect with socially marginalised or at-risk children and families for improved outcomes in child wellbeing and education. The role will work with the Working Together project team, service partners’ staff and community services more broadly to achieve effective approaches to engaging disadvantaged parents and families in their communities.

Period of Appointment

21 April 2025 to 30 June 2026

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

58.8 hours per fortnight

Essential Requirements

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)
• A current Driver’s Licence

Desirable Requirements

• An appropriate qualification, such as a qualification in social work, community development or community services or a related discipline.

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

Engagement Worker - B4 - Generic.PDF

Engagement Worker - B4 - Generic.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;
• 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: Allison Hardstaff
Title: Manager - Working Together 
Phone: 0419 899 746
Email: allison.hardstaff@decyp.tas.gov.au