Centre Manager - Bimberi Youth Justice Centre | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Closes: 03 September 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade A
Salary: $172,246 plus superannuation
Position No: 23730
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 20 August 2026
Contact Officer: Alison Grace on Alison.Grace@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 9963

Details: Bimberi Youth Justice Centre (Bimberi) is seeking an exceptional and experienced leader to undertake temporary Centre Manager opportunities that may arise within the Centre. The Centre Manager position is a key youth justice leadership role and works as part of the senior management team of Bimberi to deliver high quality outcomes for young people in detention.

The position is responsible for the day-to-day management of the centre and reports directly to the Executive Branch Manager, Youth Justice and Adolescent Services. The occupant of the position monitors, directs and supervises the implementation of high-quality governance frameworks, contract management and operational matters including safety and security processes.

The position is responsible to ensure Bimberi is a recognised leader in the provision of youth justice custodial services. The position is responsible for creating and maintaining a high performing Centre to provide a safe, secure, supportive, rehabilitative environment for young people in custody in the ACT. The occupant of this position will work closely with stakeholders to foster innovation and promote continuous improvement, adapting to change and prioritising eff ectively in a dynamic environment.

This position does involve direct supervision of staff and is based at Bimberi. The position is required to actively participate in the on-call manager’s roster for Bimberi.

Health and Community Services Directorate is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• Experience in a detention environment is highly desirable.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in management, welfare, social/behavioural science, or risk management are desirable.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
• This position does require a First Aid Certificate.
• Driver’s license.

As this role will work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and families, cultural awareness, and capacity to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is required.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.

This recruitment process is to establish a merit pool for expected temporary vacancies for various periods of up to 12 months (with the possibility of permanency) that may arise over the next 12 months.

How to apply: Your application should be no more than three pages outlining your strengths against the Selection Criteria, details of two referees and a current curriculum vitae.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.