Expressions of Interest are now open for the role of Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People in Tasmania’s new Commission for Children and Young People.
The new Commission for Children and Young People will strengthen Tasmania’s independent oversight and advocacy system. Its work will include promoting the safety, wellbeing, rights and participation of children and young people, conducting inquiries into systemic issues, and monitoring and reviewing the care and treatment of children and young people in out-of-home care and youth justice.
We are seeking an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who can advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, ensuring their voices are heard, their rights are upheld, and their safety and wellbeing are promoted. This role supports individual children, groups, and broader communities by helping resolve concerns, facilitating access to services, supporting complaints, and monitoring systems such as out-of-home care and youth justice.
Through advocacy, inquiry, investigation and system-wide reform, the Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People will drive culturally safe practices and influences laws, policies and services to create lasting positive change for Aboriginal children and young people.
A comprehensive Information Package (PDF, 588.4 KB) outlining the purpose and functions of the role, key accountabilities and responsibilities, and the skills and attributes applicants will be assessed against, is available on the Department of Justice website at:
https://www.justice.tas.gov.au/careers/expressions-of-interest
For further information, please contact Kristy Bourne, Secretary, Department of Justice, at secretary@justice.tas.gov.au or on (03) 6165 4943.
Applications addressing the relevant criteria and enclosing a signed probity statement may be sent to secretary@justice.tas.gov.au .
Applications must be received by close of business 22 November 2026. All applications will be acknowledged when received.