Director, Youth Justice Custodial Services – Tasmania

Department for Education, Children and Young People TAS; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Fleet vehicle and car park

Leave days (Christmas/extra)

Wellbeing Connect program and Fitness 

Job summary

Department for Education, Children and Young People TAS in Brisbane, QLD, seeks a Director to lead Youth Justice Custodial Services. You will oversee custodial youth justice operations, guiding reform and educational activities at Ashley Youth Detention Centre and related services.

The role requires senior executive leadership, robust stakeholder collaboration, and ensuring the facility aligns with modernization, safety and child-centered approaches.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Criminology, Law, Human Services or a related discipline.
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with an Employment registration status.
• Experience in senior executive leadership within youth justice or similar human services sectors.
• Ability to lead during major system transitions and reform programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee custodial youth justice services and uphold safety, wellbeing and rights of young people in detention.
• Provide leadership during a critical transition as Tasmanian Government reforms youth justice facilities.
• Manage external stakeholders and oversee site visits during periods of heightened scrutiny.
• Ensure the new facility aligns with CoI recommendations, reform strategies, and the Reform Blueprint.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

People management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Criminology/Law/Human Services

Job description

Department for Education, Children and Young People TAS in Brisbane, QLD, seeks a Director to lead Youth Justice Custodial Services. You will oversee custodial youth justice operations, guiding reform and educational activities at Ashley Youth Detention Centre and related services.

The role requires senior executive leadership, robust stakeholder collaboration, and ensuring the facility aligns with modernization, safety and child-centered approaches.