Published 2026-03-23
$128,102 to $134,832 per annum + 12% Super
We are seeking an Assistant Manager to join our team at Ashley Youth Detention Centre (AYDC), Deloraine, Tasmania. In this role you will embody a deep commitment to therapeutic care and trauma informed practice, bringing strong expertise in rights, evidence base, holistic and restorative approaches to supporting young people in detention.
As a key voice within the senior leadership team, you will lead the cultural shift toward embedding trauma‑informed care as the foundation of daily practice, drawing on complex systems thinking to shape the whole ecosystem of AYDC.
What we are looking for
Demonstrated experience operating at a management level preferably in secure group care or youth detention settings, providing professional leadership and oversight in services for children and young people,
Demonstrated advanced theoretical and/or experiential knowledge base in the provision of therapeutic care for children and young people,
A passion for working with vulnerable young people and model the Department’s values through respectful relationships, integrity, and collaborative leadership,
Highly skilled in building trust, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and providing high‑quality practice supervision, while championing the Therapeutic Community approach,
Have deep relational capability, and a commitment to creating safe, consistent, and healing centred environments for children and young people.
For more information, please refer to the Statement of Duties.
Relocation Assistance: we can support your relocation to Tasmania!
Be part of a nation‑leading Youth Justice Reform that places the young people at the heart of everything we do, built on a therapeutic and trauma‑informed model of care!
Generous salary + an additional 6.5% corrections allowance
Monday to Friday permanent role based at AYDC, with on call roster
Flexible working arrangements, including start/end times, WFH days, and part‑time options
A supportive team culture focused on collaboration and continuous improvement
Christmas breakdown days (3 additional leave days) and access to purchase leave scheme
Wellbeing Connect program and Fitness Passport
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.
How to apply
Click on “Apply” to submit your resume and a short form application (cover letter). Applications are closing at 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.
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