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.

What we're offering

• Four (4) weeks accrued recreation leave + accrued sick/carers leave
• We are a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career

About the Role

The role will provide leadership, direction and high-level guidance on initiatives relating to building the capability of the Department’s early career teacher (ECT) workforce. The occupant will lead the development and review of initiatives to support the professional development of ECTs in the teaching profession by leading the design and delivery of value-added resources, professional learning, mentoring and coaching training, and developing learning communities and peer networks.

Period of Appointment

Ongoing - ASAP Start Date

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

73.5 hours per fortnight

Essential Requirements

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)

Desirable Requirements

• A current Driver’s Licence.
• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience in leading the professional development of early career teachers.
• Previous experience working as a teacher, or the ability to demonstrate an understanding of the challenges faced by early career teachers.

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; and
• 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 16th of June 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: Amanda Moran
Title: Manager, Career Pathways and Development - Workforce Strategy
Phone: (03) 6165 5495
Email: [email protected]