Coordinator Statewide Programs, Youth Justice

Coordinator Statewide Programs,

Youth Justice

• Ongoing, Full time
• Location: Parramatta
• Clerk Grade 9/10 Salary ($120,859 - $133,183 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

The Department of Communities and Justice acknowledges lived experience and how it contributes to the valuable work we do with the community. We strongly encourage and support applications from people who are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander descent. While all applications are welcome, once we have determined through merit-based assessment which candidates meet the pre-established standards of the role, we will select the candidate who is also of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander descent.

Your role

Coordinate, support and provide assistance to Program Youth Officers across all Centres to ensure that programs and activities are delivered in a culturally safe and appropriate manner to meet the needs of a diverse range of young people.

What you’ll do

• Coordinate and provide support to program staff in centres, increasing staff expertise and skills in delivering meaningful and varied activities and programs for young people.

• Coordinating programs and activities across all centres for consistency of practice and sharing program knowledge leading to increased opportunities and benefits for our young people.

• Prepare, undertake, and submit reports and evaluations on programs and activities delivered to young people across the custodial system.

• Collaborate and collate information on planned programs and events including school holiday schedules, cultural and special events. Collaborate with the media team and centre program staff to promote and showcase programs and events of interest.

• Contribute to program team staff performance and development through self-assessment, feedback, discussing staff goals and progressing, identifying, and recommending staff development opportunities and training.

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to seek advice and information on educational and specialist programs and recreational activities to ensure young people are meaningfully engaged.

• Liaise extensively with the Aboriginal Directorate to ensure that cultural programming involves internal and external Aboriginal stakeholders.

• Liaise with Community partners to identify funding streams or collaboration networks to provide program opportunities across the state.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in the design, development and implementation of programs and activities for young people with high risk and complex needs.
• Current NSW driver’s licence with ability and willingness to travel throughout NSW.
• Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:

• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• 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.

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We do work that really matters!

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply. You will need to attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum five pages) and a cover letter (maximum three pages) with a brief outline on how you meet the focus capabilities & requirements of the role and answer the two targeted questions below:

1. Custodial programming across the state requires meaningful partnerships with local community and organisations. Explain why you think this is important in this role, including existing relationships you have established.

1. Provide an example of how you have changed your style or approach to work or communicate more effectively with someone. How did you recognise that a different approach was needed? What was the outcome?

Applications close Thursday 3 October 2024 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Dr Tim Warton on 0420 604 366 or via tim.warton@dcj.nsw.gov.au

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 Lisa Smith on 02 8688 1119 or via lisa.smith3@dcj.nsw.gov.au

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

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.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

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.

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