Tasmania Operations Lead — Shift-Based, Relocation Support

Department for Education, Children and Young People TAS; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time role

Relocation support

Training and development

Annual salary progression

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Novated Lease

Job summary

Department for Education, Children and Young People TAS – Surfers Paradise QLD is seeking an experienced Operations Coordinator to relocate to Tasmania and lead a team at Ashley Youth Detention Centre near Deloraine. The role is frontline and shift-based, with a focus on running operations, supporting Youth Workers, and ensuring safety and outcomes for young people.

You will work 12-hour shifts with rotating rosters, and be allocated to daytime or nighttime roles.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and frontline management experience.
• Ability to assess complex situations and make sound decisions.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily centre operations.
• Support and coordinate Youth Workers on shift.
• Make critical decisions to manage risk and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Decision making

Risk management

Communication

Job description

Department for Education, Children and Young People TAS – Surfers Paradise QLD is seeking an experienced Operations Coordinator to relocate to Tasmania and lead a team at Ashley Youth Detention Centre near Deloraine. The role is frontline and shift-based, with a focus on running operations, supporting Youth Workers, and ensuring safety and outcomes for young people.

You will work 12-hour shifts with rotating rosters, and be allocated to daytime or nighttime roles.