Youth Justice Conference Convenor, Youth Justice 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

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

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking people with excellent communication and organisation skills who can listen to and connect with young offenders and victims of crime and facilitate community connections and support. The role is community-based and supports victims of crime, young people who offend and the wider community by facilitating restorative justice conferences.

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 adaptable 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 Of The Role

- 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) – The Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 requires persons engaged in children related work to have Working with Children clearances. If successful in this role you will be required to provide a Working with Children Check clearance number prior to commencing in the role.

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 & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit: We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups. To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website. For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people https://www.dcj.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-dcj/pathways/careers-for-aboriginal-people.html

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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 - [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]

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