Job Description
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Department for Education, Children and Young People
Schools and Early Years
Schools (Southern Region)
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 01 September, 2026 11:55 PM
Position details
Applications close:
Sunday 1 September, 2026 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award - Assistant Principal
Salary:
$134,863 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, full-time
Region:
South
Job description:
To assist the Principal in the general educational leadership, management and administration of a school or college.
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.
Duties
To assist the Principal in the general educational leadership, management and administration of a school or college.
Period of Appointment
ASAP for 12 months
Hours per fortnight
70 hours per fortnight
Essential Requirements
The Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013 requires persons undertaking work in a regulated activity to be registered. A regulated activity is a child related service or activity defined in the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Regulations 2014. This registration must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of this may be checked at any time during employment.
Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (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.
Desirable Requirements
Four years or more training as defined in the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award 2005.
Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:
Statement Of Duties (DOCX)
How to apply
Electronic submission of application is preferred,
Applicants should forward/include:
a statement 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.
Applications should be made via the 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: Erica Winger
Title: Principal - Triabunna District School
Phone: 03 6257 31++
Email: erica.winger@decyp.tas.gov.au
Department for Education, Children and Young People
Schools and Early Years
Schools (Southern Region)
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 01 September, 2026 11:55 PM
Position details
Applications close:
Sunday 1 September, 2026 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award - Assistant Principal
Salary:
$134,863 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, full-time
Region:
South
Job description:
To assist the Principal in the general educational leadership, management and administration of a school or college.
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.
Duties
To assist the Principal in the general educational leadership, management and administration of a school or college.
Period of Appointment
ASAP for 12 months
Hours per fortnight
70 hours per fortnight
Essential Requirements
The Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013 requires persons undertaking work in a regulated activity to be registered. A regulated activity is a child related service or activity defined in the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Regulations 2014. This registration must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of this may be checked at any time during employment.
Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (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.
Desirable Requirements
Four years or more training as defined in the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award 2005.
Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:
Statement Of Duties (DOCX)
How to apply
Electronic submission of application is preferred,
Applicants should forward/include:
a statement 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.
Applications should be made via the 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: Erica Winger
Title: Principal - Triabunna District School
Phone: 03 6257 31++
Email: erica.winger@decyp.tas.gov.au
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