Role PurposeThe role of the Court Coordinator is to represent the Director-General in youth justice court matters, provide advice and act as a consultant to other departmental staff in order to promote a high standard of departmental services to courts and clients.Court Coordinator - Key Responsibilities:Demonstrate cultural capability and support an inclusive, culturally responsive environment that aligns with the Human Rights Act 2019 and promotes positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, families and communities.Undertake comprehensive pre-court preparation, including conducting and supporting pre-court interviews, ensuring compliance with departmental procedures and court quality standards.Assess risk factors, identify early intervention opportunities, make appropriate referrals, review relevant information, and prepare informed court submissions.Liaise with Magistrates, Judges, legal representatives, police, Community Justice Groups, community organisations and other stakeholders to deliver effective court services and improve outcomes for young people and their families/carers.Provide post-court advice and support to young people, families/carers, stakeholders and youth justice staff, while completing all required documentation,



records and case notes.Maintain and improve court administration systems to ensure efficient management of court appearances, accurate recording of outcomes and monitoring of emerging trends and issues.Contribute as a member of the Youth Justice Service Centre management team by participating in strategic planning, operational reviews and organisational decisionmaking.Act as a specialist consultant on youth justice court matters, providing advice, mentoring, coaching, training and quality assurance support to departmental staff and key stakeholders.Undertake professional casework and restorative justice activities as required to support service delivery and client outcomes.Participate in ongoing career development, supervision, training and accreditation activities to maintain professional standards and contribute to organisational objectives.Mandatory Requirements:Availability to attend Children's Courts on Saturdays and public holidays as part of a roster.Hold a current Queensland "C" Class Driver Licence and be able to drive government vehicles.Possess a relevant tertiary qualification such as Social Work, Behavioural Science, Social Science, Criminology or another recognised degree.Applications to remain current for 12 months.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Court Coordinator (Brisbane City)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane City