Executive Director, Youth Justice Custodial Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Fleet vehicle and car park provided

3 additional leave days (Christmas)

Wellbeing Connect program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Department for Education, Children and Young People Tasmania seeks a Director to lead Youth Justice Custodial Services and oversee custodial youth justice operations at Ashley Youth Detention Centre. You will drive strategic reform programs, workforce capability and safety for young people in detention.

Key duties include delivering a modern facility aligned with Commission of Inquiry recommendations, managing external stakeholders, and guiding educational activities during a period of reform.

Qualifications

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status - Employment
• Pre-employment checks including Conviction and Disciplinary checks as described
• A tertiary qualification in Criminology, Law, Human Services or a related discipline

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of custodial youth justice services upholding safety, wellbeing and rights of young people in youth detention.
• Provide leadership in planning, implementation and management of strategic reform programs and educational activities at the Ashley Youth Detention Centre.
• Manage external stakeholders and onsite visits during a period of increased scrutiny and public interest.

Education

Criminology/Law/Human Services degree

Job description

Department for Education, Children and Young People Tasmania seeks a Director to lead Youth Justice Custodial Services and oversee custodial youth justice operations at Ashley Youth Detention Centre. You will drive strategic reform programs, workforce capability and safety for young people in detention.

Key duties include delivering a modern facility aligned with Commission of Inquiry recommendations, managing external stakeholders, and guiding educational activities during a period of reform.