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Operations Coordinator
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Government
Closing date
12 August 2026
Posted 2 Aug 2026
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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…