Department for Education, Children and Young PeopleChild Safety & Youth Justice OperationsCare Custodial & Support Services
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 08 March, 2026 11:55 PM
Sunday 8 March, 2026 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Health and Human Services Award - Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement No.1 of 2022 - Allied Health Professional Level 3
Employment type:
Permanent, full-time, Permanent, part-time
Region:
North
Lead transformative case management for youth in detention. Provide comprehensive, continuing and coordinated services aimed at the reintegration of young people in detention into the community.
About the Role
We are seeking a Case Management Coordinatorto lead the development and delivery of high-quality case management services at Ashley Youth Detention Centre (AYDC). This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective systems, supervising staff, and ensuring that case plans are tailored, achievable, and youth-centred.
You'll play a key role in coordinating services that support reintegration, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, upskilling other team member's practice and contributing to policy and practice aligned with national standards.
What we are Looking For
We're looking for someone who brings:
* Expertise in case management and development, implementation, and evaluation of processes.
* A passion for working with young people to achieve positive outcomes and alignment with the Department's values.
* Demonstrated ability to recognise and articulate the interests of young people from diverse cultural backgrounds, including the capacity to effectively and sensitively negotiate positive outcomes.
* Post-graduate experience in a relevant allied health discipline (e.g. Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, Occupational Therapist, or similar).
* High-level communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with young people, internal and external stakeholders.
What we are Offering
* Be part of a nation-leading Youth Justice Reform that places the young people at the heart of everything we do, built on a therapeutic and trauma-informed model of care!
* A supportive team culture focused on collaboration and continuous improvement.
* Monday to Friday permanent role based at AYDC.
* Flexible working arrangements, including start/end times and part-time options.
* Access to3 additionalleavedays (Christmas breakdown days),purchase leavescheme,WellbeingConnect programand Fitness Passport.
* Relocation Assistance: we can support your relocation to Tasmania.
* $1000 per annum for professional development and training expenses.
* Clinical support, mentoring, and autonomy in managing your workload.
Condition of Employment
* Salary $110,425 to $121,907 per annum + 6.5% corrections allowance + super
* Award/ Agreement: Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement
To be eligible, you must have:
* Ability to obtain or have a current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Employment Status) – Tasmania.
* 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.
* Satisfy a pre-employment check.
For more information about qualifications, pre-employment checks and eligibility requirements, please refer to the Statement of duties.
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. Our team works collaboratively to promote safety, wellbeing, and respectful relationships, helping young people build brighter futures.
How to apply
Applicants should include in their application:
* a 1–2 page short form application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties,
* a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
Applications should be submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.
We strongly encourage all applicants to contact us for an overview of the role and to discuss how your experience aligns with our goals.
Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequentfull-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.
The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.
* Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
* Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
* Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.
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