Transport Liaison Officer - Transport Assistance
Department for Education, Children and Young People
Burnie, Tasmania, Australia · Full Time
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Job description
About the Role
The Transport Liaison Officer oversees daily operations including planning and scheduling Bus Attendants who support students with disabilities across the Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) schools. This role ensures these students have safe, dependable, and fair access to educational transport services. Collaboration with key parties such as families, schools, transport providers, other DECYP departments, and the Department of State Growth is essential to understand transport requirements and efficiently address any issues.
Employment Details
- Immediate start for a three-year term
- Full-time position with 73.5 hours per fortnight
- Onsite work location in Burnie, Tasmania
- Child-safe organisation committed to student wellbeing
- Career advancement opportunities available
Employee Benefits
- Discounted access to over 50 fitness facilities across Tasmania through the Fitness Passport program, supporting physical health goals for employees and their families
- Access to Wellbeing Connect, offering free confidential counselling services to maintain overall wellbeing
Application Process and Additional Information
The recruitment process for this position may be utilized for any future full-time or part-time vacancies over the next 12 months as per Employment Direction 1. Applicants must include a 1-2 page written statement outlining their relevant experience, skills, and knowledge related to the job's statement of duties, along with a resume, valid email contact, and two referees (including one managerial reference). A separate selection criteria statement is not required.
Applicants are responsible for obtaining and funding their own Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP).
Essential and Desirable Qualifications
- Essential: Current Tasmanian RWVP registration with Employment status
- Desirable: Experience working with children and young people with complex needs
About DECYP
DECYP aims to ensure every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well, and engaged in learning. The department's culture is grounded in values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, and Responsibility that guide daily actions and the creation of a strong, value-driven workplace. The child is central to everything DECYP does.
Contact for Further Information
For questions or additional details regarding the vacancy, applicants may reach out to Michelle Cario, Manager Operational Services, at 0400 821 835 or michelle.cario@decyp.tas.gov.au.