Team Leader

Department Of Youth Justice And Victim Support; Woodford; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Artemis Psychology Services Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Team Leader - Client Services for the Woodford Youth Detention Centre. You will lead and support a team of client services professionals, including allied health practitioners, caseworkers and cultural liaison staff, to deliver rehabilitative and case management services to young people in detention.

The role is permanent, full-time and based in Woodford, with initial training at Wacol and Caboolture before the centre opens.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification at AQF level 7 or above relevant to the role.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering rehabilitative services to young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of client services professionals including allied health practitioners, caseworkers and cultural liaison staff.
• Oversee delivery of high-quality rehabilitative, therapeutic and case management services to young people in detention.
• Ensure culturally responsive practice and effective stakeholder engagement within a complex environment.

Education

Bachelor degree (AQF level 7) or above in social work, behavioural science or social science, psychology, criminology, or other recognised degree

Job description

Are you an experienced people leader with a passion for supporting vulnerable young people and leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve meaningful outcomes?

The Woodford Youth Detention Centre (YDC) is seeking an experienced Team Leader - Client Services to play a key leadership role at the new Woodford Youth Detention Centre. In this role, you will lead and support a team of client services professionals, including allied health practitioners, caseworkers, and cultural liaison staff, to deliver high-quality rehabilitative, therapeutic and case management services to young people in detention.

Mandatory qualification requirements apply. As this position sits within the Professional Officer stream, applicants must possess a tertiary qualification at an AQF level 7 (bachelor degree) or above relevant to the role such as social work, behavioural science or social science, psychology, criminology, or other recognised degree. Applicants should carefully review the role profile to ensure they meet the mandatory eligibility requirements before applying.

This is an exciting permanent, full-time opportunity based in Woodford. Training is located at Wacol and Caboolture prior to the Woodford YDC opening.

Woodford YDC is a new facility, and as it continues to grow, some processes, ways of working and responsibilities may evolve. We are seeking people who are flexible, adaptable and committed to supporting the changing needs of a newly established centre.

About You

You are an experienced leader who can inspire, support and develop others while maintaining a strong focus on service quality and client outcomes. You thrive in complex environments, have excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and can confidently balance operational demands with strategic priorities. You are committed to culturally responsive practice and understand the importance of collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches when working with young people who have complex needs.