Description : Centre Assistant. Company : Tasmanian Government. Location : Australia
Centre Assistant - Larapi (Wynyard) - Child and Family Learning Centre - 973735
Department for Education, Children and Young PeopleChildren and Young People
Child and Family Learning Centres Applications must be submitted by Sunday 26 March, 2023 11:55 PM Position details Applications close: Sunday 26 March, 2023 11:55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 2 Salary: $62,933 to 67,732 per annum Employment type: Fixed-term, full-time Region: North West Job description: 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.
From 3 October 2022, Department of Education has joined with colleagues in the Department of Communities to form the Department for Education, Children and Young People.
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.
In the short term, you may still see references to Department of Communities and Department of Education as we transition. We are working together to build our strategy and our culture and values. This work will be continuing into 2023, and we want all staff to be involved in this.
It's an important time to join a dynamic new department.
DutiesChild 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.
Period of AppointmentASAP for a period of 2 years
Hours per fortnight73.5 hours per fortnight
Essential Requirements
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).
Desirable Requirements
Tertiary qualifications and/or experience in child care, community service, health and/or education support.
Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:
Statement Of Duties (PDF)
Employment Application Guidelines (PDF)
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 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 [email protected].
Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.
Name: Fiona Pearce
Title: Centre Leader - Child and Family Learning Centre
Phone: 0457 141 562
Email: [email protected]
