Assistant Principal - Devonport High School - 957035

Department for Education, Children and Young People Schools and Early Years Schools (Northern Region)

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 16 November, 2025 11:55 PM

Position details

Applications close:

Sunday 16 November, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award - Assistant Principal

Salary:

$138,909 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

North West

Job description:

To assist the Principal in the general educational leadership, management and administration of a school or college.

The Team

Devonport High School in Tasmania is a future-focused learning community with a proud heritage and a culture of high expectations, belonging, and continuous growth. The team is dedicated to empowering every learner through inclusive practices, rich curriculum offerings, and modern facilities that support student voice and lifelong learning.

About the Role

To assist the Principal in the general educational leadership, management and administration of a school or college.

We are offering

• Ongoing - Start date of 2 February 2026 
• full-time
• 70 hours per fortnight
• We are a child-safe organisation

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Applicants 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.

We are looking for

Essential

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a 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

• 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

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

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 recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au. 

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

Name: Simon Wilson Title: Assistant Principal - Devonport High School Phone: (03) 6424 9461 Email: simon.wilson@decyp.tas.gov.au

About DECYP

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.

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Assistant Principal - Devonport High School - 957035

Applications close:

Sunday 16 November, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Agency:

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Award:

Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award - Assistant Principal

Salary:

$138,909 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

North West

Job description:

To assist the Principal in the general educational leadership, management and administration of a school or college.

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Assistant Principal - Devonport High School - 957035

Applications close:

Sunday 16 November, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Agency:

Department for Education, Children and Young People

Award:

Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award - Assistant Principal

Salary:

$138,909 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

North West

Job description:

To assist the Principal in the general educational leadership, management and administration of a school or college.

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