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 Conferencing Facilitator to join our team at AYDC. This role is central to coordinating and facilitating conferencing processes for young people in custody, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice. You’ll support reintegration efforts, contribute to case management systems, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver consistent and effective youth justice services.

What we are Looking For

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Post-graduate experience in a relevant allied health discipline (e.g. psychology, occupational therapy, social work, or similar)
• Proven ability to facilitate structured conferencing or therapeutic interventions with young people and families, particularly in contexts involving behavioural challenges or conflict resolution
• Sound understanding of youth justice legislation, national standards, and trauma-informed practice (or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge)
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, including skills in de-escalation, active listening, and collaborative decision-making
• High-level written communication skills for reporting and evaluation.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to contribute to policy and practice development.
• Alignment with the Department’s values and a passion for working with young people to achieve positive outcomes.

 What we are Offering

• A dynamic and supportive team environment.
• Flexible working arrangements, including start/end times, part-time options, and work-from-home opportunities. 
• Opportunities to influence youth justice reform and contribute to meaningful change.
• Professional development and training.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young Tasmanians.
• 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 + 12% Superannuation
• Classification: Allied Health Professional, Level 3
• Award/ Agreement: Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement
• Location: North and Ashley Detention Centre
• Hours of Work: Permanent full-time day work

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.
• A tertiary qualification approved by the relevant National Board and eligibility for membership with the relevant National Board or professional association.

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

Statement of Duties-Case Conferencing Facilitator

How to apply

Electronic submission of application is preferred, 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.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication.

The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.

Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and 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: kristen.webb@decyp.tas.gov.au

Phone: 0477842744