About Us

The Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) is committed to supporting safe, thriving communities where children and young people are empowered to reach their full potential. Our Community Youth Justice teams work with young people to reduce offending through restorative, rehabilitative, and community-based programs.

About the Role

As Team Leader, you will lead a team of practitioners delivering evidence-based interventions for justice-involved young people. You’ll provide day-to-day supervision, support complex case management, and promote professional development through coaching and reflective practice. Working collaboratively with courts, families, and service providers, you’ll help ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery that supports positive outcomes for young people.

What we are Looking For

We’re seeking a values-driven leader with:

• Advanced knowledge of youth justice, trauma-informed care, and restorative practices.
• Strong clinical supervision and mentoring skills.
• Experience managing complex cases and navigating multi-agency partnerships.
• High-level communication and documentation skills.
• A commitment to ethical, reflective practice and continuous improvement.

What we are Offering

• A meaningful leadership role with real impact.
• Opportunities for professional development and strategic influence.
• A supportive team environment.
• Flexible work arrangements and a commitment to staff wellbeing.
• Competitive salary
  

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Condition of Employment

• Salary $123,717 to $134,336 pro rata per annum + 12% Superannuation
• Classification: Allied Health Professional, Level 4
• Award/ Agreement: Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement
• Location: Hobart
• Hours of Work: Permanent full-time day work, 76 hours per fortnight.

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.

Essential Requirements

To be eligible, you must have:

• Ability to obtain or already have a current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Employment Status) – Tasmania. Please note the cost of obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual

• 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, full membership/eligible for membership with the relevant professional association

For more information about qualifications, pre-employment checks and eligibility requirements, please refer to the Statement of duties.

Statement Of Duties - Team Leader - Community Youth Justice

How to apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button.

Applicants should include:

• A 1–2 page short form application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties.
• A resume that includes relevant personal details and work history.

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

Applications must be submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

We strongly encourage all applicants to contact the officer below for an overview of the role and to discuss how your experience aligns with our goals.

Contact us for more information 

Name: Anita Torok, Area Manager Youth Justice Services (South)

Email: anita.torok@decyp.tas.gov.au
Phone: 0408326928