At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and oversee Youth Justice operations, driving reform for better outcomes.
- Company: Department of Corrections in the Northern Territory, focused on youth justice.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, 5 weeks leave, relocation assistance, and impactful leadership opportunities.
- Other info: Join a committed team dedicated to positive change for young people.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in youth justice and community safety across the Territory.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership experience and knowledge of youth justice systems required.
The Department of Corrections is seeking an experienced and strategic executive leader to join the senior leadership team as Executive Director Youth Justice. Reporting directly to the Deputy Commissioner, this influential role is responsible for providing strategic leadership, operational oversight and expert advice across the NT Youth Justice system, including detention operations, community youth justice services, programs and service delivery.
As Executive Director Youth Justice, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a safer Northern Territory through integrated, evidence-based youth justice services. You will lead a large and diverse portfolio and drive reform initiatives that improve outcomes for young people, families and communities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and overseeing Youth Justice detention centre operations.
- Driving the implementation and continuous improvement of Youth Justice service delivery models.
- Providing strategic leadership across community youth justice, detention services, programs and support services.
- Building strong relationships with government agencies, community organisations, stakeholders and external partners.
- Monitoring and evaluating service performance to ensure high-quality outcomes.
- Leading organisational change, reform implementation and workforce capability development.
- Ensuring services operate in line with legislative, policy and ethical requirements.
What's on offer:
- Attractive remuneration package of $262,223.
- 5 weeks recreation leave per annum.
- Relocation assistance considered.
- Opportunity to influence and lead significant Youth Justice reform across the Territory.
- Work with a highly committed executive team focused on delivering better outcomes for young people and communities.
About you:
You are a highly accomplished executive leader with a strong understanding of youth justice, human services, corrections, community safety or a related sector. You are recognised for your strategic thinking, collaborative leadership style and ability to achieve outcomes in complex environments. To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Significant leadership experience in complex operational and strategic environments.
- Strong knowledge of youth justice systems, reform agendas and contemporary service delivery practices.
- Experience building and maintaining effective relationships across government, ministerial offices, industry and community stakeholders.
- A commitment to cultural safety, diversity and inclusion.
- Proven capability in leading large teams, managing resources and driving organisational performance.
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- A commitment to achieving positive outcomes for young people and the wider community.
Essential:
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline combined with relevant senior executive experience, or an equivalent combination of substantial relevant senior executive experience and education/training. Relevant disciplines may include criminal justice, law, public policy, public administration, management, leadership, behavioural sciences or related fields.
Based in Darwin, you will have the opportunity to lead at a whole-of-Territory level while experiencing the professional and lifestyle opportunities that come with living and working in the Northern Territory. Lead transformational change and improve outcomes for young people across the Northern Territory.
Executive Director Youth Justice employer: Northern Territory Government
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Contact Details:
Northern Territory Government Recruitment Team
