Youth Justice Conference Convenor

Statutory appointee (appointment for 3 years). Locations across NSW – Kempsey, Taree, Newcastle, Ashfield, Surry Hills, Blacktown, Penrith, Batemans Bay, Bega, Goulburn, Queanbeyan, Broken Hill, Walgett & Lightning Ridge. Casual rate of $54.99 per hour. Applications close on Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 11:59pm.

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, because the Department acknowledges this lived experience contributes a perspective valuable to our work with this community.

About Youth Justice NSW

Youth Justice NSW is a division of the Department of Communities and Justice within the Stronger Communities NSW cluster. Formerly known as Juvenile Justice, Youth Justice NSW supervises and provides custodial and community-based services for young offenders.

Youth Justice also provides diversionary services through the administration of youth justice conferences under the Young Offenders Act 1997. Youth Justice NSW aims to empower young people to fulfil their potential without offending.

About The Role

Youth Justice Conference Convenors prepare for and facilitate Youth Justice Conferences following the principles of restorative justice. This includes inviting and meeting with conference participants and facilitating the conference conversation and outcomes.

The role is a statutory appointment and requires flexible hours including outside of business hours and weekend work.

As a Conference Convenor You Will

- Be self‑motivated.




- Have excellent communication and listening skills.
- Have excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
- Have good computer skills and ability to complete administrative tasks promptly.
- Be comfortable working with and supporting a wide range of participants.
- Actively develop and maintain community networks and relationships with local police, cultural groups, support services and other community agencies.
- Be dedicated to working collaboratively and connecting with multicultural and Aboriginal young people, families, and victims.
- Have an interest in working with young people, families, and victims of crime.
- Have regular availability to complete conferences (each conference referral takes approx. 10-15 hours including preparation and the conference).
- Be prepared for irregular work as referral numbers increase and decrease throughout the year.
- Be resilient and flexible in your approach to working with others.
- Work in accordance with relevant department legislation, policies and procedures.
- Be available to complete mandatory training and willing to travel.

Requirements

- Possession of a minimum Provisional 2 NSW Driver's licence.
- National Criminal History Check.
- Access to your own personal computer with internet access and mobile phone.




- NSW Working with Children Check Clearance (WWCC).

What We Offer

- A challenging and rewarding career.
- Flexible, autonomous work environment.
- Competitive pay and conditions.
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.
- Health and Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

How To Apply

To apply for this role, you need to submit an application online via https://jobs.dcj.nsw.gov.au/ quoting job reference number 85030 in the search field.

Contact

- Kempsey & Taree – Kylie Naylor – 0428 409 050 – [email protected]
- Newcastle – Damian Baker – 0421 610 782 – [email protected]
- Ashfield – Andrew Mariner – 0412 402 591 – [email protected]
- Surry Hills – Bianca Barton – 0459 870 167 – Bianca. B [email protected]
- Blacktown – Victor Araujo – 0411 402 927 – [email protected]
- Penrith – Gaston Bonnet – 0412 402 585 – [email protected]
- Batemans Bay, Bega, Goulburn, Queanbeyan – Marshall Lammers – 0411 408 062 – [email protected]
- Broken Hill, Walgett & Lightning Ridge – Derek Gibbs – 0459 872 585 – [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Statement

We continue to hire excellent people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

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📌 Youth Justice Conference Convenor, Youth Justice (Newcastle)
🏢 Nsw Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 Newcastle