Engagement Worker

Department for Education, Children and Young People Tasmania

Hobart, TAS

Childcare & Outside School Hours Care (Education & Training)

Government - State (Government & Defence)

Full-time

$83,011 - $95,547 + 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.

Inclusive and diverse work environment.

Rewarding employment opportunities, making a difference in the Tasmanian community.

About the Role

Working Together—supporting early learning programs—is a Tasmanian government initiative offering eligible three-year-olds the opportunity to participate in free, quality early learning experiences.

As part of the Working Together program, Engagement Workers will work collaboratively with parents and caregivers, community groups, and local, state, and federal agencies to support local three-year-olds and their families to access quality early learning in early childhood education and care (ECEC) and school settings.

Engagement workers will focus on building trust and connections with children and families who may be at risk of experiencing vulnerability to help achieve improved outcomes in child well-being and education. Working in partnership with the Working Together team, service partners’ staff, and community services more broadly to achieve effective approaches to family engagement and community connection.

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)

A current Driver’s Licence

Desirable Requirements

An appropriate qualification, such as a qualification in social work, community development, community services, or a related discipline.

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

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

HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au.