Overview
Youth Justice Conference Convenor – Youth Justice NSW (statutory appointment, 3-year term). Locations across NSW include Albury, Armidale, Ashfield, Batemans Bay, Bega, Bourke, Coffs Harbour, Deniliquin, Kempsey, Maitland, Muswellbrook, Orange, Surry Hills, Taree, Tweed Heads & Walgett. Casual rate of $53.38 per hour. Applications close Sunday 15 February 2026 at 11:59pm.
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.
Responsibilities of the Conference Convenor
* 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 approximately 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 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 WWCC clearance number prior to commencing. For WWCC information and applications, visit the site links provided in the original posting.
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
How To Apply
To apply for this role, submit an online application via https://jobs.dcj.nsw.gov.au/ and quote job reference number 80552 in the search field.
Application Checklist
* Read the Role Description
* Check you meet the capabilities and key knowledge and experience for the role
* Be available to attend all listed training dates
* Click the apply button to submit your application
* Attach: a resume (no more than five pages) and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how you meet the role requirements
If you have questions about applying or require adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact the appropriate DCJ representative referenced in the original posting.
Recruitment Process – Key Dates
* Applications Close: 15 February 2026
* Interview: 16 March 2026 to 29 March 2026
* Pre-Employment Checks: 30 March 2026 to 26 April 2026
* Offers of Appointment: 27 April 2026 to 3 May 2026
* Training Dates: Online – 7 & 8 May 2026; Face to Face (Sydney) 20 & 21 May 2026
Additional Information
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and communities and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, women, LGBTIQ+ people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups to apply. For more information, visit the DCJ Inclusion and Diversity page and Careers for Aboriginal People.
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