Detectives from Northern Family and Sex Crimes Division have charged a former staff member at a Tasmanian school with child sex offences.

The 70-year-old man was arrested this morning and charged with persistent sexual abuse of a child or young person.

The charge relates to crimes allegedly committed in Tasmania between 2018 and 2020.

The man is expected to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court on February 18, 2026.

If you suspect child abuse, report it on 131 444 or if the child is in immediate danger, call 000.

You can also report anonymously to Crime Stoppers Tasmania on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au

Support for victim survivors, if required, is available through Arch https://arch.tas.gov.au/ or via https://keepingchildrensafe.tas.gov.au/get-support/