Director, Youth Justice Custodial Services — Lead Reform & Care

Department for Education, Children and Young People Tasmania; Sydney; On-site; AUD 189,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Fleet vehicle and car park provided

Additional leave days (Christmas) and购

Job summary

The Department for Education, Children and Young People Tasmania seeks a Director to lead Youth Justice Custodial Services at Ashley Youth Detention Centre. You will drive custodial operations, educational activities, and strategic reform with a strong focus on safety and child-centred care.

You will coordinate stakeholders, ensure compliance with best-practice principles, and deliver a modern facility aligned with reform priorities.

Qualifications

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) is required.
• Pre-employment checks including criminal history and disciplinary actions are required.
• Qualification in Criminology, Law, Human Services or related field is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee custodial youth justice services to uphold safety and rights of young people.
• Provide leadership during transition as new facility and reform are implemented.
• Manage external stakeholders and ensure alignment with reform strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Criminology, Law, Human Services or related discipline

Tasmanian RWVP registration

Job description

The Department for Education, Children and Young People Tasmania seeks a Director to lead Youth Justice Custodial Services at Ashley Youth Detention Centre. You will drive custodial operations, educational activities, and strategic reform with a strong focus on safety and child-centred care.

You will coordinate stakeholders, ensure compliance with best-practice principles, and deliver a modern facility aligned with reform priorities.