Director - Youth Justice Custodial Services - Care and Custodial Support Services - 977790

Department for Education, Children and Young People
Child Safety & Youth Justice Operations
Care Custodial & Support Services

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 18 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Award/Classification:

$189,400 to $208,228 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time, Senior Executive

Region:

South, Statewide

Oversee the delivery of custodial youth justice services which uphold the safety, wellbeing and rights of young people in youth detention. Provide significant leadership in the planning, implementation and management of key strategic reform programs and educational activities at the Ashley Youth Detention Centre, these include:

- Providing leadership across the facility during a critical transitionary period as the Tasmanian Government commissions a new Youth Justice Facility and reform approach.
- Manage external stakeholders and onsite visits during a critical period of increased scrutiny and public interest.
- Overseeing the operationalisation of the new facility, ensuring it incorporates internationally recognised best-practice principles and delivers a modern, fit-for-purpose facility that aligns with all recommendations from the Commission of Inquiry (CoI), the Youth Justice Reform Strategy, and the Reform Blueprint.

The Team

The Care and Custodial Support Services Branch delivers a range of services that support the safety, stability and wellbeing of children and young people across Tasmania. The Branch provides custodial youth justice services through the operation of Ashley Youth Detention Centre, coordinates foster care, kinship care, permanency and adoption services,



and delivers specialised care arrangements for children and young people with complex needs. The Branch also leads initiatives to strengthen safety, workforce capability and service delivery within youth detention, ensuring care and custodial services are child-centred, therapeutic, safe and responsive to individual needs.

About the Role

Oversee the delivery of custodial youth justice services which uphold the safety, wellbeing and rights of young people in youth detention. Provide significant leadership in the planning, implementation and management of key strategic reform programs and educational activities at the Ashley Youth Detention Centre, these include:

- Providing leadership across the facility during a critical transitionary period as the Tasmanian Government commissions a new Youth Justice Facility and reform approach.
- Manage external stakeholders and onsite visits during a critical period of increased scrutiny and public interest.
- Overseeing the operationalisation of the current facility, ensuring it incorporates internationally recognised best-practice principles and delivers a modern, fit-for-purpose facility that aligns with all recommendations from the Commission of Inquiry (CoI), the Youth Justice Reform Strategy, and the Reform Blueprint.

Period of Appointment





- Start date to be negotiated for 5 years

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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 subsequentfull-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment
- 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:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- serious traffic offences
- Disciplinary actions in previous employment check
- A tertiary qualification in Criminology, Law, Human Services or a related discipline.

- Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

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