Director Strategic Commissioning 978616 Job in Australia Recruiting by Department For Education, Children And Young People

Director Strategic Commissioning - 978616 Department for Education, Children and Young People
Keeping Children Safe
Children and Families
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 21 April, 2024 11:55 PM
Sunday 21 April, 2024 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification: $147,116 to $161,724 per annum
Employment type: Fixed-term, full-time, Senior Executive
Region: South
Lead the commissioning of services that are secured through grants or contracts for the non-government delivered components of the Children and Families Capability Framework which relate to the Child Safety Service, Statewide Advice & Referral Service, Adoption and Permanency Services, Out of Home Care and other related funded family support services administered under or aligned with the objectives of the Adoption Act 1988 and the Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997.
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 Lead the commissioning of services that are secured through grants or contracts for the non-government delivered components of the Children and Families Capability Framework which relate to the Child Safety Service, Statewide Advice & Referral Service, Adoption and Permanency Services, Out of Home Care and other related funded family support services administered under or aligned with the objectives of the Adoption Act 1988 and the Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997.
Period of Appointment ASAP for a period of five years
Hours per fortnight 73.5 hours per fortnight
The Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013 requires persons undertaking work in a regulated activity to be registered. A regulated activity is a child related service or activity defined in the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Regulations 2014. This registration must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of this may be checked at any time during employment.
Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (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:
Conviction checks in the following areas: crimes of violence sex related offences serious drug offences crimes involving dishonesty serious traffic offences Disciplinary actions in previous employment check.
Relevant tertiary qualifications. A senior executive with a proven record of management in a large private or public sector organisation.
Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here: The State Service Senior Executive Leadership Capability Framework should also be used to assist in the preparation of any application.
Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the 'ApplyNow' button.
Applicants should forward/include:
Comprehensive CV, including two referees One page summary that outlines skills and experience aligned to the selection criteria (asoutlined in the Statement of Duties) 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 .
Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person. Name:Claire Lovell
Title: Executive Director - Children and Families
Phone: 0408 461 975
Email:
Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements. Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions. Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr