About the Role

We’re looking for experienced Operations Coordinators to join our team at Ashley Youth Detention Centre. This is a critical frontline leadership role responsible for running operations and leading teams in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. 
In this role you will;

• Lead and coordinate daily centre operations 
• Manage and support the team of Youth Workers on shift 
• Make critical decisions to manage risk and maintain safety 
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to support outcomes for young people
• Work 12 hours shifts, with set monthly rotating rosters.
• You will be allocated to a daytime or nighttime role

This is a hands-on, shift-based, leadership role where no two days are the same!

What we are Offering

• Permanent full-time role with 6.5% corrections allowance on the top of your base salary
• Formal training, supervision and development to build your expertise
• Structured annual salary progression in line with experience and performance
• Generous relocation support, including assistance with temporary accommodation, travel expenses and removalist costs
• Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Program
• Access to Fitness Passport, purchase leave scheme, and Novated Lease

Who we are Looking For

You will bring strong organisational skills, a strong sense of purpose and you have;

• The ability to assess complex situations and make sound decisions
• High levels of resilience, emotional intelligence and integrity
• A genuine commitment to child safety and wellbeing

• A passion for working with vulnerable young people and model the Department’s values through respectful relationships, integrity, and collaborative leadership,
• A proactive mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement, bring fresh ideas, and contribute to improving the centre’s operation

Condition of Employment

• Salary $102,027 to $ 106,985 per annum + 6.5% corrections allowance + super
• Award/ Agreement: Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award
• Classification: General Stream Band 5
• Location: Ashley Youth Detention Centre in Deloraine

Essential Requirements

To be eligible, you must have:

• Have a current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Employment/Volunteer Status, or the ability to obtain
• Satisfy the pre-employment check

For more information, please refer to the Statement of Duties- Operations Coordinator.

For a confidential conversation about the role contact Carole Jans-Cooremans, Talent Acquisition Consultant on 03 6166 0308 or talentteam@decyp.tas.gov.au 

To take the next step in your career click “Apply” to submit your Resume, short form application (maximum 2 pages) and referee details. See our Information for Applicants for guidance on completing your application. 

About Us

The Department for Education, Children and Young People is proudly Tasmanian Government’s core child-centred agency. Everything we do is to support children, young people and their families. At AYDC, we provide a secure, therapeutic environment focused on rehabilitation, education, and positive reintegration into the community.

We welcome applications from people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages. We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible for everyone. If you need any adjustments, please contact us, we’ll happily work with you.

Applications close at 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date. 

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.

The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People is the responsibility of the individual.