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Executive Director, Child Safety and Out of Home Care
Department for Education, Children and Young People Tasmania
Help improve the safety and wellbeing of some of Tasmania’s most vulnerable children
Move to Tasmania for a great lifestyle
Hobart based
Imagine living and working in a place where you and your family can feel part of a safe and welcoming community. With a world-class urban environment, mild climate, innovative business community and open spaces within easy reach, Tasmania is a place where individuals and families can really thrive.
The role has been recently created in the newly-merged Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP). It was brought together to deliver better outcomes for all Tasmanian children and young people, giving them the best possible opportunity to have bright lives and positive futures. DECYP is seeking a senior executive to lead the delivery of quality services and build strategies to improve outcomes of safety and wellbeing for some of the state’s most vulnerable children and young people.
The Executive Director is responsible for the leadership and oversight of operations, business improvement projects and programs within Child Safety, Out of Home Care and Advice and Referral Services. Reporting to the Deputy Secretary, they will be required to provide high level advice and recommendations to the Secretary, Executive, Senior Government officials and the Minister. A key focus will be on leadership of the geographically dispersed team, to help support an open, collaborative, and inclusive culture, focused on best practice.
Candidates will bring significant experience and knowledge of the delivery of relevant services for children (particularly those at risk of harm). A successful history of leading and championing cultural change will be essential, underpinned by a strong skillset in relationship management, communications, influencing and leadership. As a member of the DECYP Leadership Group, you will play a key strategic role in the Department.
For a role description please visit: https://www.watermarksearch.com.au/position-descriptions
We are seeking an application that includes a CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and responding to a series of questions. An essential requirement is a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.
For a confidential discussion, please call Bronwen Kerr on 0439 489 428.
Please send an application quoting Ref A005510 to Watermark Search International.
Email: search@watermarksearch.com.au
Tel: (02) 9233 1200
Closing date: 17 May 2024 at 11:59 pm AEST