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Professional Practice Lead - School Social Work

Department for Education, Children and Young People TAS
Hobart, TAS
A$143,677 p/a + 11.5% superannuation
Education & Training → Student Services
Full-time
On-site

Posted 10 days ago


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

The Professional Practice Lead will build the capacity of senior school social workers and their teams, overseeing the model and allocation of social work services within DECYP, embedding governance structures and providing associated recommendations to the Statewide Manager of Professional Support Staff.

Period of Appointment

Ongoing - Start date of 28 April 2025

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

76 hours per fortnight

Essential Requirements

  • Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)
  • Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers
  • Eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Desirable Requirements

  • 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;
  • 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 16 March 2025.

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 [email protected].

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

Name: Danielle Le Rossignol
Title: Statewide Manager - Professional Support Staff
Phone: 03 6777 2440
Email: [email protected]


About Department for Education, Children and Young People TAS

Hobart, TAS, Australia
Education & Training
5001-10000 employees

The Department for Education, Children and Young People is responsible for Child Safety, Youth Justice, Public Education, Out of Home Care, Libraries and Child and Family Learning Centres.

We’re working together with a shared commitment to ensure all children and young people in Tasmania are known, safe, well and learning.

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