Are you an experienced people leader with a passion for supporting vulnerable young people and leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve meaningful outcomes?

The Woodford Youth Detention Centre (YDC) is seeking an experienced Team Leader - Client Services to play a key leadership role at the new Woodford Youth Detention Centre. In this role, you will lead and support a team of client services professionals, including allied health practitioners, caseworkers, and cultural liaison staff, to deliver high-quality rehabilitative, therapeutic and case management services to young people in detention.

Job details

You will provide professional leadership, effective oversight and strategic guidance to ensure services are evidence-based, culturally responsive and focused on reducing reoffending while supporting the wellbeing and rehabilitation of young people. Working closely with operational leaders and external stakeholders, you will contribute to the delivery of integrated services that support safer communities and better futures for young people.

Mandatory qualification requirements apply. As this position sits within the Professional Officer stream, applicants must possess a tertiary qualification at an AQF level 7 (bachlelor's degree) or above relevant to the role such as social work, behavioural science or social science, psychology, criminology, or other recognised degree. Applicants should carefully review the role profile to ensure they meet the mandatory eligibility requirements before applying.

This is an exciting permanent, full-time opportunity based in Woodford. Training is located at Wacol and Caboolture prior to the Woodford YDC opening.

Woodford YDC is a new facility, and as it continues to grow, some processes, ways of working and responsibilities may evolve. We are seeking people who are flexible, adaptable and committed to supporting the changing needs of a newly established centre.

Why join the Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support?

• Lead services that change lives: Guide multidisciplinary teams delivering rehabilitation, therapeutic support and case management services to young people in custody.
• Make a meaningful impact: Support young people to address offending behaviour, improve wellbeing and achieve positive outcomes.
• Influence service delivery: Contribute to strategic planning, operational decision making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with skilled professionals: Lead and collaborate with a diverse team of allied health, cultural and Youth Justice practitioners.
• Build your leadership career: Join a department committed to safer communities and better futures for young people.

About You

You are an experienced leader who can inspire, support and develop others while maintaining a strong focus on service quality and client outcomes. You thrive in complex environments, have excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and can confidently balance operational demands with strategic priorities. You are committed to culturally responsive practice and understand the importance of collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches when working with young people who have complex needs.

Interested in applying?

Please provide the following information in your application:

• Your current resume should detail your previous work or voluntary experience and include two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance over the past 2 years, or an appropriate period. We will use your resume to assess how well you meet the ‘What are we looking for' statements.
• Provide a short statement (of no more than two pages) telling us why you are interested in this role and outlining what your motivation is to join us. This should also summarise your skills, experience and achievements against the leadership competencies/capabilities and duties/responsibilities.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/705456/26

Closing Date: Thursday, 12th November 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Two positions available.

Documents

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• 705456-26-Role Description (Word, 436KB)
  Role Description