This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities. Our ultimate goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Duties

Within this context the Team Leader of Community Youth Justice will be a role model for the service, providing professional clinical leadership and expert guidance in the management and coordination of a team in order to:

• Provide complex services, information and recommendations to the Magistrates Court (Specialist Youth Division) and the Supreme Court in relation to sentencing and interventions under the Youth Justice Act.
• Identify, develop, tailor and deliver programs within a restorative and rehabilitative framework that provides local communities, young people and families with the tools, information and support to create positive change and contribute productively to society.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with a range of government and non-government stakeholders to connect young people to services appropriate to their assessed criminogenic needs and monitor the progress of the young person.

Period of Appointment

Permanent, ongoing

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.

76 hours per fortnight

Essential Requirements

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)

• The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

• • Conviction checks in the following areas:
    • crimes of violence
    • sex related offences
    • serious drug offences
    • crimes involving dishonesty
    • serious traffic offences
  • Identification check
  • Disciplinary actions in previous employment check

• A tertiary qualification approved by the relevant National Board, and current registration with the relevant National Board is required; OR
• An alternative tertiary qualification (AQF Level 7 Qualification) approved by the professional body responsible for accrediting programs of study for the profession in Australia and eligibility for membership, or full membership with, the professional association, is required.

Desirable Requirements

• Post graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Driver’s Licence

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:

• Statement Of Duties (PDF)
• Statement Of Duties (DOCX)
• Information for Applicants (PDF)

How to Apply

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.

Applicants should forward/include:

• a statement addressing the selection criteria;
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.

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.

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Team Leader - Community Youth Justice enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Anita Torok

Title: Manager Youth Justice Services (South)

Phone: 0408 326 928

Email: [email protected], using the subject line: Team Leader - Community Youth Justice enquiry via EthicalJobs.