Operations Coordinator - Relocate to Tasmania

Department for Education, Children and Young People TAS – Melbourne VIC

We’relooking for experienced Operations Coordinators to join our team at Ashley Youth Detention Centre located near Deloraine, 35 minutes away from Launceston. This is a critical frontline leadership role responsible for running operations and leading teams in a fast-paced, high-impact setting.
In this role you will;

Lead and coordinate dailycentreoperations

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

Generous relocation support, including assistance with temporary accommodation, travel expenses and removalist costsFormal training, supervision and development to build your expertise

Structured annual salary progression in line with experience and performance

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 Consultanton03 6166 0*** or**********@decyp.tas.gov.au.

Applicationsclose at11.30pm 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,perspectivesand 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’recommitted to making our recruitment process accessible for everyone. If you need any adjustments, please contact us,we’llhappily work with you.

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📌 Operations Coordinator - Relocate to Tasmania (Melbourne)
🏢 Department for Education, Children and Young People TAS
📍 Melbourne