The Restorative Justice Unit (RJU) provides innovative and voluntary restorative justice services to people harmed by crime, those responsible, and their communities, helping them work toward healing. This often involves a facilitated meeting (conference) between those most affected by an offence. Careful assessment, preparation and facilitation ensure a safe, productive environment to discuss what happened, how people were affected, and how to make things better. In doing so, the RJU aims to: Support people who have been harmed by crime, provide a forum for their voice, and empower them to have their post-crime needs met Repair and strengthen supportive relationships for both persons harmed and persons responsible Encourage responsibility-taking by persons responsible Identify outcomes which are forward-looking, and which address the interests and needs of persons harmed. The Convenor plays an integral role by facilitating the restorative justice process, initiating contact with participants, and working with them collaboratively to identify needs, interests and responsibilities. Where suitable, the Convenor prepares participants for a safe and meaningful conference and monitors any agreements that arise to support persons responsible to address the harm caused. The RJU is seeking candidates who understand the criminal justice system and its impacts on victims and offenders, can apply trauma-informed practices and restorative justice and human rights principles. The successful candidate will have frontline experience in a criminal justice agency and experience in justice-related group facilitation. The role requires high integrity, strong ethics, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and excellent analysis and judgement in managing complex situations. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Eligibility/Other Requirements: Qualifications in behaviour science or criminology are desirable. Qualifications in conflict resolution/mediation are desirable. Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au) Background / Security clearance checks will be conducted. Driver’s licence class C is essential. To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa. If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated. Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. How to Apply: Applicants should submit the following. Responses to the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge as well the Behavioural Capabilities (no more than three pages) providing examples of how your skills and experience demonstrate your ability to meet the Selection Criteria as set out in the Position Description. A current curriculum vitae including the name and contact details of two referees (at least one must be your current/most recent manager/supervisor). Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act. LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
