About us

The Department of Social Services (DSS) develops policies and delivers programs that support the lifetime wellbeing of Australians and their families. Our vision is to achieve the best health, wellbeing and safety of all Australians.

Position Description

We are looking for high performing, experienced leaders to fill Team Leader opportunities in Hobart.

Team Leaders work with the Assistant Directors to manage teams that deliver high quality administration of grants on behalf of the Department of Social Services and other client agencies including the Department of Health and Aged Care.

Our ideal candidate has a positive attitude, curious mindset, strong work ethic, displays cultural competence to work effectively with a range of people and has a commitment to helping achieve outcomes for vulnerable Australians.

Please review the job pack for the full position description here.

To be eligible for employment with Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen.

An applicant's suitability for employment with the Department will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This will include an identity and criminal history background check.

Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance:

The suitable applicant must also obtain and maintain a security clearance conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).

Applicants also must be able to establish their background as checkable to be considered eligible for a security clearance. Any gaps or periods of time spent overseas for 12 or more months (cumulative) that cannot be verified by an Australian referee is deemed uncheckable, rendering the applicant ineligible for a security clearance. Background history must cover 5 / 10 years (Baseline / Negative Vet 1 or Negative Vet 2) of employment, education, residential, criminal history and anything else specified by the AGSVA. The suitable applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information to fulfil this process.

how to apply

To submit your application please Click 'Apply Now' and follow the prompts.

For inquiries contact Barnaby Smith on 03 6285 5835 or [email protected] using the subject line: Team Leader - APS 6 enquiry via EthicalJobs.