Operations Manager - Student Residence

Department for Education, Children and Young People Tasmania

Hobart, TAS

Student Services (Education & Training)

Government—State (Government & Defence)

Full-time

$109,099 to $123,395 + 12% superannuation

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 center of everything we do and the way we do it.

What we're offering

Work in a dynamic multidisciplinary team.

We are a child-safe organization.

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About the Role

Manage the day-to-day operations of a student residence facility, ensuring the delivery of a safe and supported service for years 11 and 12 students living away from home to complete their studies. The role will provide leadership and support to facility staff who are responsible for the engagement, safeguarding, well-being, and supervision of residents, subsequently building the self-esteem, resilience, capacity, and engagement of all student residents and ensuring their success in the completion of their studies.

Period of Appointment

Ongoing—ASAP start date

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.

Hours per fortnight

73.5 hours per fortnight

Essential Requirements

Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)

Desirable Requirements

A current driver’s licence

Relevant Qualifications

A statement of duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

Information for Applicants (PDF)

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. 

Applicants should forward/include:

a 1–2-page short form application 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.

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

Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the 27th of July, 2025.

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone 61361656285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au