Project Manager | Establishment of the Commission for Children and Young People

Full job description
Department of Premier and Cabinet
Policy and Delivery
Policy and Intergovernmental
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 01 September, 2024 11:55 PM
Position details
Applications close:
Sunday 1 September, 2024 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 8
Salary:
$136,605.00 to $145,825.00 pro rata, per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, flexible, Fixed-term, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
Hobart
Job description:
The Project Manager will play a fundamental role in facilitating the effective transition and integration process of establishing the Commission for Children and Young People, as well as ensuring capacity and capability for the implementation of new statutory functions, recommended by the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government’s Responses to Child ****** Abuse in Institutional Settings. The Commission is a new, strengthened regulator and advocate for children and young people’s rights and safety. Acting with a high degree of autonomy, the Project Manager will be responsible for the provision of high level, authoritative advice and support to the Deputy Secretary, Policy and Delivery. The Project Manager will engage and work collaboratively with key stakeholders to develop and implement change management strategies that ensure the successful establishment of the new Commission in a child-centred manner. The incumbent will require high order strategic thinking skills, strong leadership and effective communication skills to manage the complexities and challenges associated with organisational change.
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 recognise the value, unique skills and knowledge that Aboriginal employees bring to the workplace and welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal people.

We are committed to putting the rights and wellbeing of children and young people at the centre of what we do. We will employ the right people. We will embed a culture of self-reflection and continuous improvement. We will have the courage to change what needs to be changed. We will regularly review our policies and structures through a child and youth safety lens. Our people will be equipped with the skills to recognise and respond to signs of harm. We are growing a culture where everyone takes responsibility, shares information, and speaks up if something doesn’t seem right. Together, we’re creating a place where all children and young people are safe from harm.

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
24 Months

Hours per fortnight
Up to 73.5 hours - flexible options available.


Duties
Support the Deputy Secretary and Executive Director to establish the Commission for Children and Young People.
Work with the external Change Manager consultant to develop, implement, and review as required, a comprehensive change management strategy with clear objectives, milestones and success measures.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including staff of the Independent Regulator and Commissioner for Children and Young People’s Offices, as well as Tasmanian children and young people, ensuring key stakeholders are consulted, well informed and supported to participate in the creation of the new Commission.
Develop and deliver change communications and engagement plans and support their implementation, including through the provision of support to develop appropriate budget requests.
Support organisational design initiatives and the definition of roles and responsibilities that will be associated with the suite of functions of the new Commission, as well as the practices, processes and systems required to execute those functions.
Assess the design and functionality of other Commissions for Children and Young People nationally, to inform the Tasmanian context.
Provide advice and guidance on emerging issues and risks, including the identification and management of issues and options to resolve issues and mitigate risks.
Provide policy and secretariat support to the Working Group, including developing and facilitating the implementation of its work program, with the support of the External Change Manager and the Policy and Delivery Division, Policy and Intergovernmental Branch.
The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.
Essential Requirements
Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People or the ability to acquire.
Desirable Requirements
Relevant tertiary qualification and/or demonstrated experience in a similar role.

How to apply
Electronic submission of application is preferred,

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 6165 ++20.

For more information
Emma Wilkins
Senior Policy Analyst
Emma.Wilkins@dpac.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6232 7184