Applications for this EoI are restricted to employees within this Agency in accordance with Managing Positions in the State Service 2016 and Employment in the State Service - Employment Direction No. 1.

The Team

Ashley Youth Detention Centre (AYDC) is Tasmania’s only custodial youth justice facility. We provide a secure, therapeutic environment where young people are supported to grow, learn and reintegrate into the community. Our team works together to promote safety, wellbeing and respectful relationships, helping young people build better futures.

About the Role

This is more than a job — it’s a chance to positively influence young lives.  Are you looking for a career change, seeking additional hours, or driven by a genuine passion to help young people build brighter futures?

As a Youth Worker, you’ll support young people in a structured, secure environment, helping them develop life skills, make better choices, and prepare for life beyond custody. You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team using trauma-informed and restorative approaches to build trust and promote change.

What we are offering

• Salary range: $81,915 – $94,263 per annum
• 5 weeks of recreation leave
• 6.5% Corrections Allowance, plus generous penalty and overtime rates
• Certificate IV in Youth Justice – nationally recognised qualification provided as part of your training

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for people with the right mindset, not just qualifications. You might have a Certificate IV in Youth or Community Services — but what matters most is your ability to connect, stay calm under pressure, and support young people through tough moments.

A genuine drive to help young people build better futures

Essential Requirements

You will be required to:

• Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Employment Status) – Tasmania.

• Able to meet psychological suitability and physical fitness deemed appropriate for custodial youth justice duties. *Suitable applicants will be required to undergo psychological testing prior to interview and to consent to an independent medical assessment to confirm their suitability for this role.

If successful, you must be available to complete six weeks of full-time, paid induction training. 

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, part-time or casual vacancies.

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

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

 How to apply

Applications close at 11.59pm, Sunday 12^th October 2025.

To apply, please submit an application form, resume and written statement answering: 

• What has interested or motivated you to apply for this role?  
• What skills, knowledge, or personal attributes would you bring to the role of Youth Worker that would help you make a positive impact on young people at Ashley Youth Detention Centre?

We strongly encourage all applicants to talk to our contact officer for an overview of the role. 

 Contact us for more information 

Name: Shaun Donohue

Email: shaun.donohue@decyp.tas.gov.au

Phone: (03) 6701 2245