The Team

The Business Operations team provide the essential internal functions that enable Child Safety and Youth Justice Operations to meet the requirements of operating as a government business unit. Much of this work happens behind the scenes but is critical for ensuring that our operations remain accountable and transparent.

About The Role

As a member of the Business Operations team within Child Safety and Youth Justice Operations, the Administrative Officer provides high level administrative and clerical support to staff and clients, and will:

Undertake the provision of office support services to the Business Coordination and Innovation Division.
Maintain efficient record keeping, including maintaining information systems, and the preparation of sensitive and complex file redactions.
Undertake a range of financial and administrative duties including maintaining finance records, in accordance with relevant service standards, legislation and Departmental policies and procedures.
Provide high standard customer focused telephone and reception services.

This position is based in our Burnie office.

We are offering

Permanent position - ASAP start
Full-time, 76 hours per fortnight
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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

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.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

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: Selina McGuire

Title: Manager - Business Operations

Phone: 0417 303 878

Email: selina.mcguire@decyp.tas.gov.au

About DECYP

Our 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.

Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.

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Administrative Officer - Business Operations North West - 988825