Executive Lead

Department for Education, Children and Young People; Turners Marsh; On-site; AUD 216,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing Connect

Job summary

The Department for Education, Children and Young People in Tasmania seeks an Executive Lead to guide school groupings toward continuous improvement and strong instructional leadership. You will provide strategic direction, line management and coaching to principals, promoting accountability and sustainable wellbeing for staff and students.

Based in Tasmania with full-time hours starting 1 January 2027, you will work within a statewide team to align School Groupings and support leaders across the

Qualifications

• A registered teacher with full registration under the Teachers Registration Act 2000.
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP).
• Four years or more training as defined in the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award 2005.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and line management to principals.
• Support schools to achieve continuous improvement and promote accountability.
• Build leadership capability through coaching, mentoring and professional learning.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Education

Tasmanian teacher registration (Teaching Registration Act 2000)

Tasmanian RWVP registration

Job description

$215,531 to $226,251 + 12% superannuation

The Department for Education Children and Young People (DECYP) is committed to ensuring every child and young person is known, safe, well and learning.

All government schools in Tasmania are part of a School Grouping or Multi-School Organisation.

A team of eleven Executive Leads oversee School Groupings.

About the Role

The Executive Lead plays a key role in supporting schools to achieve continuous improvement, while promoting a culture of reciprocal accountability and clear expectations.

As a senior educational leader in DECYP, the Executive Lead provides strategic direction, line management and support to principals. The role builds leadership capability through coaching, mentoring, professional learning and instructional leadership development. It also supports Principal wellbeing and sustainability and works as part of a statewide team to keep School Groupings aligned and consistent.

We are offering

• 1 January 2027 start date for 3 Years
• Full-time - 73.5hours per fortnight
• We are a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career

Fitness Passport provides DECYP employees with discounted access to 50+ facilities across the state, helping you and your family meet your fitness goals!

Wellbeing Connect is DECYP’s pathway to free confidential counselling services. Wellbeing Connect isn’t just for when things get tough. It’s designed to support your wellbeing every day - helping you to stay on track, build healthy habits, and access expert advice across a range of areas important for your overall wellbeing

Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequentfull-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

• A registered teacher with full registration within the meaning of the Teachers Registration Act 2000.
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status - Employment
• 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, 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.

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 +61 285 or email @decyp.tas.gov.au .

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

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 ofConnection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibilityrepresent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensurebright lives positive futuresfor 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.