Official Visitor (Board Member)
Role: Official Visitor (Casual) to Youth Justice centre
Location – Dubbo (Orana Youth Justice Centre)
Employment type – Casual Board Member
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.
Your role
The Inspector of Custodial Services (ICS) is appointed to inspect adult correctional facilities and youth justice centres, and report to Parliament on the findings of these inspections.
The IC S also oversees the Official Visitor Program in correctional facilities and youth justice centres.
Official Visitors work to resolve enquiries and complaints made by young people in custody and assist in monitoring the conditions and treatment of young people in custodial centres throughout New South Wales (NSW).
Official Visitors are community-based appointments made by the Minister for Youth Justice.
An Official Visitor is assigned to a youth justice centre for up to four years and visits the centre once a fortnight.
What You'll Do
Visit assigned centres regularly to speak with children and young people, staff, and management.
Record and report on complaints, enquiries, and the general centre environment.
Facilitate the resolution of issues at the local level where possible.
Submit reports to the Minister, Inspector of Custodial Services, and relevant authorities.
Maintain independence, objectivity, and confidentiality at all times.
What We're Looking For
Orana Youth Justice Centre (Dubbo)
Cultural awareness, particularly in working with Aboriginal people and people from diverse backgrounds.
The ability to remain impartial and act with integrity.
Basic computer literacy and access to email/internet.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Additional Information
Applications are invited for appointments to centres in the above-mentioned regions across New South Wales.
Suitable candidates may be added to a talent pool to fill any appointments that may become vacant over the next 18 months.
We encourage you to review the Information and Application Package, please list your preference at the pre-screening questionnaire.
Essential Requirements
Report writing skills, computer skills, and access to the internet and email.
Ability and willingness to travel to attend training or corporate activities when required (1 or 2 times per year)
How To Apply
A current resume
A brief cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role
If you require assistance or have any questions about the process, feel free to contact the Inspector Custodial Services team via the email .
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Laurie Cullinan on or at .
If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Mayur Kaushik on or via .
Closing Date: *****pm Tuesday, 16 December ****
Inclusion and Diversity
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.
Thank you for your interest in this role.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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