Director - Youth Justice Custodial Services

Department for Education, Children and Young People TAS; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Fleet vehicle

3 additional leave days

Wellbeing Connect program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Department for Education, Children and Young People TAS in Melbourne is recruiting a Director for Youth Justice Custodial Services. You will oversee custodial youth justice services, lead strategic reform programs at Ashley Youth Detention Centre, and manage external stakeholders during a critical transition period.

The role requires a tertiary qualification and a track record in high-level leadership, policy reform, and complex program delivery.

Qualifications

• Senior executive leadership experience in youth justice or related field.
• Proven ability to manage complex reform programs and regulatory requirements.
• Experience engaging external stakeholders and public scrutiny during transition periods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee custodial youth justice services delivery and safety in youth detention.
• Lead planning and management of strategic reform programs and educational activities at Ashley Youth Detention Centre.
• Manage external stakeholders and onsite visits during a period of increased scrutiny.
• Ensure the new facility aligns with Commission of Inquiry recommendations and Reform Blueprint.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Policy reform

Strategic planning

Education

Tertiary qualification in Criminology/Law/Human Services

Job description

Director - Youth Justice Custodial Services

Department for Education, Children and Young People TAS – Melbourne VIC

The Care and Custodial Support Services Branch delivers a range of services that support the safety, stability and wellbeing of children and young people across Tasmania. The Branch provides custodial youth justice services through the operation of Ashley Youth Detention Centre, coordinates foster care, kinship care, permanency and adoption services, and delivers specialised care arrangements for children and young people with complex needs. The Branch also leads initiatives to strengthen safety, workforce capability and service delivery within youth detention, ensuring care and custodial services are child-centred, therapeutic, safe and responsive to individual needs.

About the Role

Oversee the delivery of custodial youth justice services which uphold the safety, wellbeing and rights of young people in youth detention. Provide significant leadership in the planning, implementation and management of key strategic reform programs and educational activities at the Ashley Youth Detention Centre, these include:

• Providing leadership across the facility during a critical transitionary period as the Tasmanian Government commissions a new Youth Justice Facility and reform approach.
• Manage external stakeholders and onsite visits during a critical period of increased scrutiny and public interest.
• Overseeing the operationalisation of the new facility, ensuring it incorporates internationally recognised best-practice principles and delivers a modern, fit-for-purpose facility that aligns with all recommendations from the Commission of Inquiry (CoI), the Youth Justice Reform Strategy, and the Reform Blueprint.

What we are Offering

• Be part of a nation-leading Youth Justice Reform that places the young people at the heart of everything we do!
• 5 years senior executive contract, Full time hours (73.5 hours per fortnight).
• Relocation Assistance: we can support your relocation to Tasmania; embrace a balanced lifestyle, breathtaking natural beauty and exceptional food and produce.
• Fleet vehicle and car park provided.
• Access to 3 additional leave days (Christmas breakdown days) and purchase leave scheme.
• Wellbeing Connect program (including EAP) and Fitness Passport.

Period of Appointment

• Start date to be negotiated for 5 years

Fitness Passport provides DECYP employees with discounted access to 50+ facilities across the state, helping you and your family meet your fitness goals!

Wellbeing Connect is DECYP’s pathway to free confidential counselling services. Wellbeing Connect isn’t just for when things get tough. It’s designed to support your wellbeing every day – helping you to stay on track, build healthy habits, and access expert advice across a range of areas important for your overall wellbeing

Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequentfull-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment
• The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
• Conviction checks in the following areas:
  • crimes of violence
  • sex related offences
  • serious drug offences
  • crimes involving dishonesty
  • serious traffic offences
• Disciplinary actions in previous employment check
• A tertiary qualification in Criminology, Law, Human Services or a related discipline.

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)

The State Service Senior Executive Leadership Capability Framework should also be used to assist in the preparation of any application.

Senior Executive Leadership Capability Framework

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 ofConnection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibilityrepresent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensurebright lives positive futuresfor 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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