Having a diverse workforce that represents the wider Tasmanian community is very important to us and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who may identify as LGBTQI+, and all genders. We also recognise the value, unique skills and knowledge that Aboriginal employees bring to the workplace and welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal people.

We support reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact person listed for this vacancy.

We understand that people have different needs to manage their work and life and to support people we embrace the benefits of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Period of Appointment

Senior Executive Appointment, Fixed Term up to 5 years from the date of appointment.

Hours per fortnight

Up to 73.5 hours - flexible options available. 

Duties

Key result areas include:

• Lead a whole-of-government response to all recommendations arising from the Tasmanian Government Commission of Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse in Institutional Settings
• Manage a multi-disciplinary policy team working across all portfolios in government to provide definitive advice to the Premier and Cabinet on government policy direction and complex whole of government and multi-agency matters including:
• the Keeping Children Safer Unit and leadership of the Unit’s responsibility for coordination and delivery of Whole of Government reforms relating to the Government’s priority of Keeping Children Safer, including Tasmanian Government’s Response to the Commission of Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse in Institutional Settings
• strategic policy advice and leadership to coordinate, manage and deliver complex governance and policy and programs in relation to Child and Youth Wellbeing.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction in developing and implementing whole of government reform initiatives and associated change management activities including the development of whole of governance framework, strategies, policies, systems and processes.
• Specifically co-ordinate the development of a whole of Government child sexual abuse reform strategy for preventing, identifying and responding to child sexual abuse.
• Direct the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation and review of policies, programs and priorities in relation to the implement of the Commission of Inquiry to ensure alignment with Government's strategic policy direction.
• Collaborate to deliver effective governance across Government and within the Agency as a key participant in critical planning and decision-making processes.
• Lead and enhance strategic long-term engagement with non-government organisations to ensure that all perspectives and implications are considered in formulation of the reform strategy and action plan.
• Provide timely, strategic, expert and authoritative advice to the Premier, Ministers, Secretary and Secretaries Board to enable fully informed evidence-based strategic policy recommendations and decisions.
• Provide the central point of reference for Government, the non-government sector and the broader community on strategic matters and policy decisions relating to children and young people.
• Represent the Government and the Agency in consultations and negotiations with key external stakeholders, including other government jurisdictions nationally and/or internationally at chief executive and senior executive level, to optimise outcomes for Tasmanian children and young people, the Agency and the Government.
• Lead high level collaboration and connectedness across agencies, governments, the private sector and non-government organisations, including the negotiation of key agreements when necessary, to influence decision making that will support the reform agenda and keep children safe.
• Co-ordinate the development and implementation of strategies, systems and programs designed to keep children safe and to achieve cultural change thereby improving the operations of government agencies.
• Actively participate in and contribute to practices that will ensure the Department of Premier and Cabinet and other agencies are trauma informed, diverse, inclusive, and safe organisations.

Desirable Requirements

A degree or other tertiary qualification in a relevant field.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 SoD - Reform Lead - Keeping Children Safe - 003456 - SES 4.docx

 SoD - Reform Lead - Keeping Children Safe - 003456 - SES 4.pdf

 Short Application - FAQs.DOCX

 Short Application - FAQs.pdf

Position Closes: 16 November 2023, 11:55 pm.

How to apply

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.

You will be prompted to upload a 1-2 page short application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties and a resume.  

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

If you have any difficulty uploading your application, please contact us prior to the closing date on (03) 6270 5607 or (03) 6270 5599.

For more information

Rob Williams
Associate Secretary
[email protected]
Phone: 0411 671 755