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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 centre of everything we do and the way we do it.About The RoleThe Principal Systems Officer provides strategic advice, leadership and support across the Information Strategy and Systems (ISS) development team, to support better outcomes for Services for Children and Families and Services for Youth Justice through the enhancement of information business systems and implementation of new business systems that support quality of care and safety of Services for Children and Families and Services for Youth Justice clients.Period of AppointmentASAP for 24 monthsApplicants 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 fortnight66.15 hours per fortnightEssential RequirementsCurrent Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status Employment)The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:1 Conviction Checks In The Following Areascrimes of violencesex related offencesserious drug offencescrimes involving dishonestyserious traffic offences2 Identification check3 Disciplinary actions in previous employment checkStatement 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)How To ApplyElectronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue ''Apply Now'' button.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/includea 12-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 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 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au.Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.Name: David HughesTitle: Applications and Services Development ManagerPhone: 0467 447 602Email: david.hughes2@decyp.tas.gov.au #J-18808-Ljbffr