Assistant Principal - Austins Ferry Primary School - 970109

Tasmanian Government; Hobart; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Tasmanian Government invites applications for the Assistant Principal position at Austins Ferry Primary School in Hobart's western shore. The role supports the Principal in educational leadership, management and administration within a collaborative leadership team at Austins Ferry Primary School.

The appointment is permanent, full-time with a start date of 1 February 2027, offering pathways for career growth and a 70-hour fortnight workload.

Qualifications

• Tasmanian RWVP registration required and current
• Full Tasmanian teacher registration required
• Qualifications as established by the Tasmanian Industrial Commission for the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award, 2005
• Four years or more training as defined in the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award 2005

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal in general educational leadership, management and administration at Austins Ferry Primary School.
• Be part of a strong, inclusive and collaborative Leadership team.

Education

Tasmanian RWVP registration (Employment)

Full Tasmanian teacher registration

Tasmanian Teaching Service Award 2005 qualifications

Four years or more training

Job description

Assistant Principal - Austins Ferry Primary School - 970109

Department for Education, Children and Young People
Schools and Early Years
Schools (Southern Region)

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 01 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 1 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award - Assistant Principal

$143,334 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

To assist the Principal in the general educational leadership, management and administration at Austins Ferry Primary School.

The Team

Be part of a strong, inclusive & collaborative Leadership team who look after each other. Austins Ferry Primary School is locatedon Hobart's western shore, a short 15 minute drive to the city and 5 minutes to Hobart’s famous MONA museum.Providing a supportive environment which encourages students and staff to become lifelong learners and valued members of the school community.

About the Role

Be part of a strong, inclusive & collaborative Leadership team who look after each other. A ssist the Principal in the general educational leadership, management and administration at Austins Ferry Primary School.

We are offering

• Ongoing - start date of 1 February 2027
• Full-time, 70 hours per fortnight
• 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

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment
• A registered teacher with full registration within the meaning of the Teachers Registration Act 2000.
• Qualifications as established by the Tasmanian Industrial Commission in the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award, 2005.
• Four years or more training as defined in the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award 2005.

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

• a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties.
• 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.

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 [phone] or email [e-mail].

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

Name: Samuel Cure
Title: Principal - Austins Ferry Primary School
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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.

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Award:

Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award - Assistant Principal

$143,334 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

To assist the Principal in the general educational leadership, management and administration at Austins Ferry Primary School.

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Award:

Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award - Assistant Principal

$143,334 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

To assist the Principal in the general educational leadership, management and administration at Austins Ferry Primary School.

• Department for Education, Children and Young People 1
• Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
• Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
• Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.