Company description:

Department of Communities and Justice

Job description:

Coordinator Court Logistics and Administration
Cobham Youth Justice Centre
Youth Justice

• Ongoing Full-Time
• Location: St Marys
• Clerk Grade 7/8 Salary ($113,574 - $ 125,720 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

Manage various key areas across the Unit including the oversight of the Court Logistics Operations Centre and resource allocation to service courts, human resource administration, budget management, procurement, workers compensation, data collection, analysis and reporting, video conferencing and fleet vehicle management.

What you'll do

• Lead a small team responsible for the logistical movement of detainees across the state and provide an environment where movement of detainees is carried out with sensitivity to issues of confidentiality, gender, race, cultural background, disability, age and sexuality in dealing with young persons, their carers, and significant others.
• Coordinate the video conferencing services including liaison between Central Office, Youth Justice Centres and Attorney General's Department and represent the agency on the Audio Visual Link (AVL) Interagency Operations Committee.
• Coordinate all aspects of the vehicle fleet including rotation, decommissioning, disposal, removal of specialist transport equipment, procurement and compliant refitting of new vehicles.
• Coordinate access to the Government Radio Network (GRN), and use of equipment and represent the agency at GRN interagency meetings.
• Coordinate all aspects of staff Time & Attendance and administration of other staff entitlements such as time in lieu accrued by staff, approvals to fill positions, WH&S .
• Monitor and evaluate logistical practices and procedures to identify best practice, review timelines and standards, and leads quality assurance across the logistics service delivery area, including implementing and monitoring ethical work practices.
• Coordinate and maintain complex data collection, analysis, research and reporting across a broad area, such as court numbers, court results, detainee transfers, including financial reports, budget advice and projections and the preparation of reports and briefing notes and submissions.
• Contribute to the agency's Individual Training Program (ITP) through self-assessment and feedback to the Manager Court Logistics, Classification and Placements and peers and determine in-service development opportunities and training for staff and ensures that roster arrangements allow for attendance at these programs.

What we're looking for

• 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
• Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

In addition to the above essential criteria, we are looking for someone who:

• Experience in a logistic and movement control centre environment
• Knowledge of Youth Justice services and legislation.
• Understanding and knowledge of the significant trauma and disadvantage young people experience. Display key understanding of the unique sensitive, cultural differences and social complexities of young people, their families and communities.

Download the role description.

To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now' button.

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 requirements of the role and answer the two targeted questions below:

1. Describe a situation where a last-minute change impacted court logistics or custodial staffing or service delivery. How did you respond to the situation, what actions did you take to maintain service continuity, and what was the outcome?
2. Can you describe how you have built respectful and effective working relationships with Aboriginal-controlled organisations in a court logistics or justice-related context?

Applications close Saturday, 4th October 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 Terrie Scott on 0459 864 008 or at [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 Olivia Alipalo on 0477 323 408 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 and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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