About the Role:
The Executive Director will lead the Woodford Youth Detention Centre through a phased establishment, commissioning and operationalisation program leading to service commencement. During the construction and establishment phase, the role will focus on workforce establishment, organisational readiness, operating model implementation, commissioning activities and operational preparedness. The role will provide strategic leadership to the centre's emerging executive and management structure, including the Deputy Director Operations, Deputy Director Client Services and broader leadership team, building leadership capability, organisational culture and workforce readiness while guiding the centre through establishment, commissioning and operationalisation.
To support these activities, the Executive Director will oversee the Program Director and project team responsible for coordinating workforce readiness, recruitment, organisational readiness and commissioning initiatives. The Executive Director will maintain strategic oversight and accountability for readiness outcomes while partnering with the Department of Housing and Public Works (DHPW) and other stakeholders to ensure the centre is prepared for operationalisation.
Key Priorities for 2026-2027: Establishment and Readiness
Workforce establishment and recruitment.
Operating model development and implementation.
Organisational readiness and governance implementation.
Commissioning planning and readiness preparation.
Operational input into construction completion activities.
About the Centre:
The new youth detention centre situated in Woodford, Moreton Bay will feature a contemporary design that supports rehabilitation and enhances community safety.
Key features include:
112 beds, split across two 56-bed campuses with shared facilities
Smaller, home-like accommodation units (8 or fewer beds per unit) to foster collaboration between youth, staff, and stakeholders
Consultation and treatment rooms
Multipurpose spaces for education, skills development, and training
Areas for physical activity and green spaces
Dedicated spaces for cultural connection, faith, and spiritual support
Reports to: Senior Executive Director, Youth Detention OperationsThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
