Coordinator Residential Youth Justice Programs

Taldumande Youth Services Inc; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

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Salary packaging

Paid maternity leave

Birthday leave

Staff wellbeing

Descripción de la vacante

Taldumande Youth Services in NSW seeks a Residential Youth Services Leader to supervise Residential Youth Justice Case Workers and Youth Workers, ensuring professional casework and intensive support for children and young people in residential diversionary placements.

The role combines team leadership, risk management, housing program responsibilities and stakeholder engagement, delivering person-centred practice and strong partnerships with families and government agencies.

Formación

• Minimum 1 year experience supervising or managing staff.
• Sound knowledge of youth justice, homelessness, trauma-informed care, strengths-based practice and solution focused approaches
• Experience in supervision, staff support, performance development, administration, accountability and data management processes
• High-level verbal and written communication skills, with an approachable manner and the ability to build positive relationships
• Ability to work autonomously, contribute to a team environment and manage varying priorities in a residential setting
• A strong commitment to child safety, cultural safety, professional boundaries and ethical practice

Responsabilidades

• Supervise Youth Workers and Case Workers, including recruiting, induction, team meetings, supervision, timesheets and staff development
• Oversee screening, assessment, case planning, support plans, service coordination, transitions and case closures
• Ensure holistic assessment of young peoples emotional, physical, developmental, cultural and safety needs
• Support high-quality residential practice, including appropriate boundaries, safe relationships, living skills programs and house operations
• Work collaboratively with DCJ, BASS, Police, NSW Health, education providers, families and other professionals
• Maintain accurate records, client files, data, risk assessments, incident reports and administrative systems in line with TYS policies
• Participate in the on-call roster and respond to emergency requests from staff and clients when required
• Oversee housing services that form a key part of TYS's continuum of care, supporting positive outcomes for children and young people

Conocimientos

Youth justice knowledge

People leadership

Case management

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Educación

Relevant tertiary or vocational qualification in Community Services, Youth Work, Social Sciences, Psychology or related discipline

Descripción del empleo

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Posted 30 Sep 2026

Description

Taldumande Youth Services has been standing alongside children, young people and families experiencing complex disadvantage for more than 50 years. Our Residential Youth Justice Programs provide diversionary residential placements, intensive frontline support and coordinated casework for children and young people in contact with the youth justice system.

We are looking for a residential youth services leader who can supervise teams, strengthen practice quality, and ensure young people receive support that is safe, culturally

responsive, trauma-informed and focused on their individual goals.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Program Manager, you will supervise Residential Youth Justice Case Workers and Youth Workers and ensure the provision of professional casework and intensive support services for children and young people in residential youth justice diversionary placements.

This role combines team leadership, casework oversight, accommodation program responsibilities, stakeholder engagement, risk management and quality assurance. You will help staff deliver consistent, respectful and person-centred practice while maintaining strong relationships with families, government agencies and community partners.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Supervise Youth Workers and Case Workers, including recruiting, induction, team meetings, supervision, timesheets and staff development
• Oversee screening, assessment, case planning, support plans, service coordination, transitions and case closures
• Ensure holistic assessment of young peoples emotional, physical, developmental, cultural and safety needs
• Support high-quality residential practice, including appropriate boundaries, safe relationships, living skills programs and house operations
• Work collaboratively with DCJ, BASS, Police, NSW Health, education providers, families and other professionals
• Maintain accurate records, client files, data, risk assessments, incident reports and administrative systems in line with TYS policies
• Participate in the on-call roster and respond to emergency requests from staff and clients when required
• Oversee housing services that form a key part of TYS's continuum of care, supporting positive outcomes for children and young people

ABOUT YOU

You are a confident and steady residential youth services leader who understands the complexities of supporting children and young people in contact with the youth justice system. You lead with professionalism, warmth and accountability, supporting staff through challenging situations while keeping young peoples needs at the centre.

You will bring:

Minimum 1 year experience supervising or managing staff.

• Sound knowledge of youth justice, homelessness, trauma-informed care, strengths-based practice and solution focused approaches
• Experience in supervision, staff support, performance development, administration, accountability and data management processes
• High-level verbal and written communication skills, with an approachable manner and the ability to build positive relationships
• Ability to work autonomously, contribute to a team environment and manage varying priorities in a residential setting
• A strong commitment to child safety, cultural safety, professional boundaries and ethical practice

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant tertiary or vocational qualification in Community Services, Youth Work, Social Sciences, Psychology or a related discipline
• Current Paid Working with Children Check to be provided prior to appointment
• Police Clearance Check to be provided prior to appointment
• Participation in the on-call roster and availability to respond in person to emergency requests from staff and clients
• Current First Aid Certificate and willingness to attend compulsory training

WHY TALDUMANDE YOUTH SERVICES

• A mission-driven organisation with 50+ years of impact for children, young people and families in NSW
• Generous salary and NFP salary packaging — meaningfully increase your take-home pay
• Paid maternity leave and birthday leave
• A genuine culture that invests in its people and takes staff wellbeing seriously
• A meaningful leadership role supporting residential youth justice diversionary programs and frontline teams

Taldumande Youth Services is committed to child safety, cultural safety and equal opportunity employment.

We pride ourselves on being a child safe organisation and as such this position is subject to employment screening and requirements under Child Protection legislation Taldumande Youth Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes and encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) backgrounds.

Applicants must have full working rights to work Australia to be considered.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.