About the Role In this role, you will support case management processes for young people in custody at Ashley Youth Detention Centre (AYDC), providing practical and administrative assistance in line with legislative requirements. Working within a complex and challenging environment, you will contribute to a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement tailored plans that meet the individual needs of young people.

You will play an important role in supporting coordinated reintegration services, helping young people transition back into the community while contributing to the continuous improvement of case management systems and processes. This role offers valuable opportunities to build your expertise in working with complex cases, collaborate across services, and further develop your professional practice.

Who we are Looking For

- You are a Qualified Social Worker
- You are adaptable, resilient and open‑minded social worker, able to work effectively in a complex, high‑pressure environment within established safeguards.
- You bring experience working with Children and Young people in areas such as youth work, mental health, education, residential care, child safety or youth justice, alongside a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people.
- You can navigate differing perspectives, manage competing priorities, and find common ground, remaining constructive in ambiguity while continuing to grow your practice and capability with young people with complex needs using trauma‑informed approaches.
- Ability to obtain or have a current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People

For more information,



please refer to the Statement of duties- Social Worker - AYDC - AHP 1-2.

What we are Offering

- We offer ongoing supervision, training and professional development with opportunities to shadow experienced team members, build confidence, and take the lead on cases,
- 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!
- Generous salary based on experience plus an additional 6.5% corrections allowance,
- Permanent Monday to Friday role based at AYDC,
- Flexible working arrangements: including start/end times, Working From Home day, 9 days per fortnight roster and part time options are negotiable,
- Access to 3 additional leave days (Christmas breakdown days) and purchase leave scheme,
- Access to Wellbeing Connect program and Fitness Passport.

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.

How to apply

Click on “apply” and follow the prompts. You will be required to submit your resume and a short form application (maximum 2 pages. Refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF) for more details. Applications should be made submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on Sunday 16 th of August.

If you would like a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Carole Jans-Cooremans, Talent Acquisition Consultant, 03 6166 0308 or [email protected].

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🏢 Department For Education, Children And Young People
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