Youth Justice Practice Learning and Development Lead – Practice Learning & Development
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About The Role
A healthy, skilled, supported and well‑managed workforce is essential to the work of the Child Safety Service and the safety of children, young people and their families. This role is working within the high performing training team for Child Safety and Youth Justice Operations and will be instrumental in the forming of a new Youth Justice Training Team.
The Practice Lead – PLD (Youth Justice) is responsible for leading the design, coordination, and delivery of professional learning and development initiatives for staff working in Community and Custodial Youth Justice settings. The role ensures that training is responsive to emerging practice needs, informed by evidence and policy, and contributes to improved outcomes for children and young people.
The position leverages advanced expertise as a social worker to guide the development and delivery of training and professional learning that is trauma informed, ensuring staff are equipped to provide safe, responsive, and therapeutic services. This includes translating complex practice guidance and review findings into meaningful learning experiences that uplift professional practice and promote high‑quality service delivery across the Youth Justice system.
We are Offering
* Ongoing role with an ASAP start date
* Full‑time, 76 hours per fortnight
* Opportunity to be part of a child‑safe organisation
* Pathways to grow your career
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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
* Tertiary qualification / program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
* Eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
* 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:
o Crimes of violence
o Sex related offences
o Serious drug offences
o Crimes involving dishonesty
o Serious traffic offences
* Identification check
* Disciplinary actions in previous employment check
Desirable
* Postgraduate, or progression toward postgraduate qualifications relevant to the position
Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.
Statement of Duties
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 11.55 pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.
Contact
Name: Jennifer Thain
Title: Manager - Practice Learning and Development
Phone: 0439 036 397
Email: jennifer.thain@decyp.tas.gov.au
About DECYP
Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.
The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.
Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives and positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.
We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values‑based culture.
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