Operations Coordinator

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General

Sector

Government

Closing date

12 August 2026

9 days remaining

Posted 2 Aug 2026

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About Tasmania DECYP

Role description

About the Role

We’re looking for experienced Operations Coordinators to join our team at Ashley Youth Detention Centre. This is a critical frontline leadership role responsible for running operations and leading teams in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. 
In this role you will;

  • Lead and coordinate daily centre operations 
  • Manage and support the team of Youth Workers on shift 
  • Make critical decisions to manage risk and maintain safety 
  • Work with multidisciplinary teams to support outcomes for young people
  • Work 12 hours shifts, with set monthly rotating rosters.
  • You will be allocated to a daytime or nighttime role

This is a hands-on, shift-based, leadership role where no two days are the same!

 

What we are Offering

  • Permanent full-time role with 6.5% corrections allowance on the top of your base salary
  • 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

 

Who we are Looking For

You will bring strong organisational skills, a strong sense of purpose and you have;

  • The ability to assess complex situations and make sound decisions
  • High levels of resilience, emotional intelligence and integrity
  • A genuine commitment to child safety and wellbeing
  • A passion for working with vulnerable young people and model the Department’s values through respectful relationsh…

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