At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to deliver vital services for young people in a secure environment.
- Company: Join the Department of Communities and Justice, making a real difference in youth justice.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation contributions, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with a focus on community impact.
- Why this job: Be part of a mission to transform lives and support vulnerable youth.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in relevant fields and experience in managing multidisciplinary teams.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Department: Cobham YJC – Kingswood NSW
Location: Werrington
Salary: $125,500 - $137,098 pa, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
This is a targeted recruitment. While all applicants are welcome, preference will be given to candidates who meet the established standards of the role and are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Your role: The Assistant Manager, Centre is responsible for managing the delivery of client services of the youth justice centre on a day-to-day basis to ensure the needs of young people sentenced, or on remand, are met within a safe and secure therapeutic setting in accordance with relevant legislation.
What you’ll do:
- Manage a team of staff including work allocation and rostering, performance management and learning and development to deliver a range of centre programs.
- Manage the delivery of client services based on a multidisciplinary model to provide high quality psychological, counselling, health, education and other services and programs consistent with defined case plans for young persons.
- Coordinate the design, delivery, monitoring, evaluation and funding of a range of programs provided by centre and community-based providers.
- Coordinate the delivery of various reports and submissions including issues and incidents, ministerial briefings, Serious Young Offenders Review Panel (SYORP), Classification Review Panels, Parole Reviews, and Conditional Discharge.
- Manage and coordinate the development, implementation and review of young persons’ case plans.
- Lead the design, implementation and modelling of a range of operational procedures, practices and systems.
- Perform quality assurance reviews and drive operational efficiency, a secure environment and safe work practices.
- Monitor and coordinate the admission, discharge, court attendances, transfers, absences, visits, behaviour management and incidents at the centre.
- Lead, develop and support staff, particularly line managers to set standards and assist their reports.
- Act as the Duty Manager, on a rotating, on-call basis.
What we’re looking for:
- Tertiary qualifications in behavioural/social sciences, education, psychology or relevant experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
- NSW Drivers licence (minimum class C).
- Possession of ‘Provide First Aid’ Certificate (HLTAID003).
- Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/clearances: National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014.
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Applications close Monday 17 August 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process, please call Lisa Smith on 0456 199 ***.
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
Assistant Manager in Kingswood employer: Department: Cobham YJC
Working as an Assistant Manager at the Cobham Youth Justice Centre in Kingswood, NSW offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people in a supportive and collaborative environment. The Department of Communities and Justice prioritises employee growth through ongoing training and development, while fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity that values the contributions of all staff, particularly those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to meaningful work, this role is ideal for those looking to contribute to positive change in the community.
