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
- A current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Employment/Volunteer Status, or the ability to obtain

For more information on essential requirements, please refer to the Statement of Duties- Operations Coordinator. For a confidential conversation about the role contactCarole Jans-Cooremans, Talent Acquisition Consultant on [03 6166 0308](tel:03 6166 0308) or [email protected].

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.

Applications close at 11.30pm AEDT on Wednesday 12th of August.

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.

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🏢 Department for Education, Children and Young People Tasmania
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