Practice Leader - Advice and Referral Line - 988990

About the Role

The Advice and Referral Line is a contact point for people seeking information, advice, and assistance where they have concerns about a child and their family. The service provides information and advice about service options and other approaches for responding to the needs of children and families. When a child and their family need assistance the service may provide this through referral to another service, or in some circumstances if a child is at risk, the service may refer the matter to the Child Safety Service for assessment.

The Practice Leader leads, supports, encourages and represents Child Safety and Wellbeing Workers openly and consistently in the day-to-day delivery of services to children, young people, parents, and carers. The Practice Leader acts as a role model for their team and the broader service, demonstrating leadership and support.

We are offering

• Permanent opportunity with an ASAP start date 
• Full-time work, 76 hours per fortnight
• A career with purpose – Join a team dedicated to creating safer, brighter futures for Tasmanian children, families and communities
• Professional Development Allowance per year, paid fortnightly on a pro-rata basis
• Pathways to grow your career

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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.
• Completion of an AQF level 7 qualification (or higher) approved by the professional body responsible for accrediting programs of study for the profession in Australia, and eligibility for membership, or full membership with, the professional association; or
• Completion of an AQF Level 7 Qualification (Bachelor Degree) in a discipline considered relevant to the work, that is not an Allied Health Profession, and have relevant experience; or
• Completion of an Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (AQF Level 5 or 6 Qualification) in a discipline considered relevant to the duties.
• Current Driver’s Licence. 
• The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

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: Demelza Barnes
Title: Manager - Statewide Children's Advice and Referral Service
Phone: 0476 372 054
Email: demelza.barnes@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.

Advertised: 04 Nov 2026 Tasmania Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Nov 2026 Tasmania Daylight Time

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