Manager Case Management and Programs - Custodial Youth Justice - 978169

The Team

Our Custodial Youth Justice team supports young people in a safe and secure custodial environment at Ashley Youth Detention Centre in Deloraine, Northern Tasmania.

About the Role

Assist the Director, Custodial Youth Justice Services with the overall strategic direction, management and coordination of the Youth Detention Centre, while overseeing and providing professional leadership to ensure effective case management services.
Work as part of the Youth Detention Centre Management Group to achieve Youth Justice and departmental goals and desired outcomes in accordance with policy, budgetary and human resource priorities.

We are offering

• Temporary full-time up to 11 August 2026
• 76 hours per fortnight
• Leave Loading and an additional 6.5% Corrections Allowance
• Supportive, inclusive, and dynamic team environment
• To be part of a child-safe organisation

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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

Essential

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status �� Employment
• Satisfactory completion of an approved Allied Health Professional tertiary qualification/program of study and registered with the relevant National Board or, in the case of self-regulated allied health professions, eligible for membership with the relevant professional association.
• The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1 Conviction checks in the following areas:

a) crimes of violence
b) sex related offences
c) serious drug offences
d) crimes involving dishonesty
e) serious traffic offences

2 Identification check
3 Disciplinary actions in previous employment check

Desirable

• Relevant tertiary qualifications

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

How to apply 

Applications should include:

• a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
• a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
• The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55p