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About Us

The Department for Education, Children and Young People is proudly Tasmanian Government’s core child-centred agency. This means everything we do is to support children, young people and their families.

At Ashley Youth Detention Centre (AYDC), we provide a secure, therapeutic environment focused on rehabilitation, education, and positive reintegration into the community. Our team works collaboratively to promote safety, wellbeing, and respectful relationships, helping young people build brighter futures.

About the Role

We are seeking a Case Management Coordinator to lead the development and delivery of high-quality case management services at AYDC. This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective systems, supervising staff, and ensuring that case plans are tailored, achievable, and youth-centred.

You’ll play a key role in coordinating services that support reintegration, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, and contributing to policy and practice aligned with national standards.

What we are Looking For

We’re looking for someone who brings:

Post-graduate experience in a relevant allied health discipline (e.g. Social Work).

Strong knowledge of the Youth Justice Act 1997, national standards, and contemporary youth justice practices (or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge).

Proven leadership in multi-disciplinary environments, with skills in change management and service improvement.

High-level communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with staff and clients.

Experience in staff training, education, and development.

Expertise in case management development, implementation, and evaluation.

Alignment with the Department’s values and a passion for working with young people to achieve positive outcomes.

What we are Offering

A leadership opportunity in a dynamic and impactful environment.

Flexible working arrangements, including start/end times, part-time options, and work-from-home opportunities.

The chance to shape youth justice services and contribute to meaningful reform.

Professional development and training.

A supportive team culture focused on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Relocation assistance: talk to us about how we can support your relocation to Tasmania.

Condition of Employment

Salary $110,425 to $121,907 pro rata per annum + 6.5% corrections allowance

Classification: Allied Health Professional, Level 3

Award/ Agreement: Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement

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.

Essential Requirements

To be eligible, you must have:

Ability to obtain or already have a current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Employment Status) – Tasmania.

Satisfactory completion of an approved Allied Health Professional tertiary qualification/program of study and registered with the relevant National Board or, in the case of self-regulated allied health professions, eligible for membership with the relevant professional association

For more information about qualifications, pre-employment checks and eligibility requirements, please refer to the Statement of duties.

Statement of Duties - Case Management Coordinator

How to apply

Please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.

Applicants should include:

a 1–2 page short form application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and

a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

Information for Applicants (PDF)

We strongly encourage all applicants to contact the contact officer for an overview of the role and to discuss how your experience aligns with our goals.

Contact us for more information

Name: Kristen Webb, Chief Allied Health Advisor
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0477842744