About the role

This is more than a job — it’s a chance to positively influence young lives.

As a Youth Worker - Custodial Justice, you’ll support young people in a structured, secure environment, helping them develop life skills, make better choices, and prepare for life beyond custody. You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team using trauma-informed and restorative approaches to build trust and promote change. We have multiple positions available based at Ashley Youth Detention Centre (AYDC).

Key responsibilities include:

- Providing consistent care, supervision and support
- Building respectful, professional relationships with young people
- Responding to challenging behaviour using approved de-escalation techniques
- Supporting case plans and rehabilitation programs
- Being a positive role model and mentor

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for people with the right mindset, not just qualifications. You might have a Certificate IV in Youth or Community Services — but what matters most is your ability to connect, stay calm under pressure, and support young people through tough moments.

You’ll bring:

- A genuine drive to help young people build better futures
- Robust communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills
- The ability to provide structure, care and supervision
- Confidence in managing challenging behaviour using therapeutic approaches
- Life experience, resilience and emotional intelligence
- A current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Employment/Volunteer Status, or the ability to obtain

For more information about the role and the essential requirements, please refer to the Statement Of Duties (PDF).

What we are offering

- Salary range: $85,196 - $97,915 per annum + 6.5% Corrections Allowance + Superannuation
- Permanent full-time role with 6.5% corrections allowance on the top of your base salary
- 7 Weeks of full-time, paid induction training on commencement
- Shift-based work including weekends and nights




- 5 Weeks of recreational leave per year
- Generous penalty and overtime rates
- 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

For more information about the benefits we’re offering, visit our Youth justice careers webpage.

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

For a confidential conversation about the role contact Carole or Bernita, Talent Acquisition Consultants, on 03 6166 0308 or [email protected]

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.

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.

The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People is the responsibility of the individual.

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📌 Youth Worker - Custodial Youth Justice (Liena)
🏢 Department For Education, Children And Young People
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