Company description:

Department of Communities and Justice

Job description:

Senior Coordinator, Court Operations -

Youth Justice

• Temporary, Full-Time up to 6 months
• Location: St Marys
• Clerk Grade 9/10 Salary ($125,693 - $138,510 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

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

Co-ordinate the operational activities for the Court Logistics Unit, develop, implement and maintain best practice procedures for the safe and efficient transport, custody and court appearance of detainees.

What you'll do

• Manage a team responsible for detainee movements, including resource allocation, identifying training and development opportunities, and implementing and monitoring performance, workplace ethics and Equal Employment Opportunity practices and the principles.
• Plan, develop, implement and maintain systems and allocate resources for transport of detainees across the state and monitor staff safety and the appropriate care and custody of young persons while in court and during transport.
• Provide expert advice on the management of young persons, particularly in managing challenging and difficult client behaviours, and the movement of detainees for court appearances, and across New South Wales for custody placements and flights.
• Provide policy advice and contribute to strategic planning and budget activities.
• Communicate, network, and meet with Youth Justice staff and staff within the NSW Police Service, Court staff, Sheriff Officers, and Corrective Service NSW to reduce conflict, develop solutions and deliver a collaborative, seamless, integrated multi agency service.
• Maintain the Court Logistics Standard Operating Procedures and Emergency Procedures to ensure they are current and reflect operational policies, standards and guidelines and that staff comply and receive regular training and drills on critical incident response.
• Develop and maintain quality assurance systems for adherence to legislation, policies and procedures and measures the quality-of-service delivery including the upkeep of vehicles, custody units, and protective equipment.
• Review critical incident policies and procedures and manages incidents end to end, including those that involve metropolitan staff in regional locations.
• Establish and maintain procedures and implements programs to provide a safe and healthy working environment, including coordinating staff workers' compensation, rehabilitation and access to employee assistance and counselling and investigating on-site accidents and making recommendations on preventative solutions.

What we're looking for

• A current Driver's licence.
• Required to be On Call after hours (365 days per year)
• Current NSW Working with Children Check clearance.

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.

Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

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. How do you navigate the relationships between court operations and Aboriginal communities to ensure culturally appropriate services?

1. How do you ensure efficient collaboration between court staff, legal teams, and external agencies within youth justice operations?

Applications close 18 May 2025 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 James English - Senior Manager, Court Logistics, Classification & Security (CLCS) on 0410 328 466 or via [email protected]

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 0456 199 105 or via [email protected]

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 visit Your recruitment journey 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.

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Profile description:

The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is the lead agency under the Stronger Communities Cluster. DCJ works to enable everyone's right to access justice and help for families through early intervention and inclusion, with benefits for the whole community. Stronger Communities is focussed on achieving safe, just, inclusive and resilient communities by providing services that are effective and responsive to community needs.

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.

Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.