[Hiring] Virtual Learning Leader @Department of Education Tasmania

Role Description

To manage the operational functions of virtual learning services as part of a statewide support model within a school context. Tactically support the implementation of changes in order to flexibly manage operational responses to ensure virtual learning services meet changing needs of learners and schools across the state. To assist the principal in educational leadership, management and administration of virtual learning services as they align with Virtual Learning Tasmania (or its successor service).

Qualifications

• Qualifications as established by the Tasmanian Industrial Commission in the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award, 2005.
• 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.

Requirements

• Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Benefits

• 12-month appointment, commencing 8 January 2027.
• Full-time, 70 hours 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, designed to support your wellbeing every day.

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 [email protected].
• Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person:
  • Alannah Roach
  • Senior Digital Inclusion Lead
  • Phone: (03) 6165 9755
  • Email: [email protected]

Company Description

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.