About the role
The Team
Child and Family Learning Centres (CFLCs) are for children, and their families from pregnancy to five years. The purpose of CFLCs is to improve the health and wellbeing, education and care of Tasmania’s very young children by supporting parents and enhancing accessibility of services in the local community.
Play and support is available for families with children from birth to 5 years of age, and expectant parents living in the Derwent Valley municipality.
About the Role
Lead and manage the Child and Family Learning Centre as a place where the wellbeing of children and parents comes first, providing access and delivery to a range of education and health services, together with ensuring the success, accountability, and continuous improvement of the centre.
We are offering
- Start January 2027 for 2 years
- Full-time work, 73.5 hours per fortnight
- Join a passionate and supportive team dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of families and young children within your local community
Fitness Passport provides DECYP employees with discounted access to 50+ facilities across the state, helping you and your family meet your fitness goals!
Wellbeing Connect is DECYP’s pathway to free confidential counselling services. Wellbeing Connect isn’t just for when things get tough. It’s designed to support your wellbeing every day – helping you to stay on track, build healthy habits, and access expert advice across a range of areas important for your overall wellbeing
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.
We are looking for
Essential
- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment
- A current driver's licence
Desirable
- An appropriate tertiary qualification, such as a qualification in Early Childhood Education, Child Care, Adult Education, Health Care, Community Development, or a related discipline.
Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.
Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online
Statement Of Duties (PDF)
Statement Of Duties (DOCX)
How to apply
Applications should include:
- a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
- a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
- a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
- The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.
Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.
More information
For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).
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 recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au.
Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.
Name: M'Lynda Stubbs
Title: Director Early Years Partnerships
Team: Early Years Partnerships and Projects
Phone: 0418 471 771
Email: mlynda.stubbs@decyp.tas.gov.au
About DECYP
Our 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.
Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.
We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.