About the Role

We are seeking a Case Conferencing Facilitator to join our team at Ashley Youth Detention Centre (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.

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 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.

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
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, including skills in de-escalation, active listening, and collaborative decision-making
• A collaborative mindset and ability to contribute to policy and practice development.

What we are Offering

• Opportunities to influence youth justice reform and contribute to meaningful change.
• A dynamic and supportive team environment.
• Flexible working arrangements, including start/end times, part-time options, and work-from-home opportunities. 
• Professional development and training.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young Tasmanians.

Condition of Employment

• Salary $110,425 to $121,907 pro rata per annum + 12% Superannuation
• Location: North and Ashley Detention Centre
• Hours of Work: Permanent full-time day work, part-time option available.

Essential Requirements

To be eligible, you must have:

• A tertiary qualification approved by the relevant National Board and eligibility for membership with the relevant National Board or professional association.
• Ability to obtain or already have a current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Employment Status) – Tasmania.

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

Apply through our application portal : Tasmanian Government Jobs

Applicants should include:

• a 1-2 page short form application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties,
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.

Applications should be 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.

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.