Youth Worker at Tasmanian Government
Australia, Victoria, Australia -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Dec, 26

Salary

50000.0

Posted On

19 Sep, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Industry

Consumer Services

Description



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 setting 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


As a Youth Worker, this is your opportunity to make a difference. To build a better, positive future for young people in a custodial environment. To help get their lives back on track, so they can participate fully on their return to the community.


As a Youth Worker, you will:


- Provide high-quality care, supervision, and support to young people in a secure, therapeutic environment.

- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to implement case management plans and programs.

- Promote safety, wellbeing, and respectful relationships through trauma-informed and restorative practices.

- Respond to challenging behaviours using approved de-escalation and intervention techniques.

- Be a positive role model and mentor, helping young people reintegrate into the community.


Conditions of Employment:


- Salary: $85,196 to $97,915 pro rata per annum (paid as hourly rate) + 12% Superannuation + 6.5% Correctional Allowance + Shift Work allowances

- Classification: General Stream Band 4

- Award/Agreement: Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award

- Location: North – Ashley Youth Detention Centre, Deloraine

- Hours of Work: Fixed-term and relief work starting ASAP for a period of up to 12 months


  • Please note: The Register is reviewed on a regular, as required,
Responsibilities



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 setting 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


As a Youth Worker, this is your opportunity to make a difference. To build a better, positive future for young people in a custodial environment. To help get their lives back on track, so they can participate fully on their return to the community.


As a Youth Worker, you will:


- Provide high-quality care, supervision, and support to young people in a secure, therapeutic environment.

- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to implement case management plans and programs.

- Promote safety, wellbeing, and respectful relationships through trauma-informed and restorative practices.

- Respond to challenging behaviours using approved de-escalation and intervention techniques.

- Be a positive role model and mentor, helping young people reintegrate into the community.


Conditions of Employment:


- Salary: $85,196 to $97,915 pro rata per annum (paid as hourly rate) + 12% Superannuation + 6.5% Correctional Allowance + Shift Work allowances

- Classification: General Stream Band 4

- Award/Agreement: Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award

- Location: North – Ashley Youth Detention Centre, Deloraine

- Hours of Work: Fixed-term and relief work starting ASAP for a period of up to 12 months


  • Please note: The Register is reviewed on a regular, as required,
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