Coordinator, Conferencing

Victorian Government • Melbourne • 5d ago

Lead a skilled team supporting victims in the youth justice system. Help victims feel heard, informed and supported through difficult experiences. Travel across Victoria and support meaningful restorative justice conferences. Grow your leadership skills in a role with real social impact. Fixed-term, full-time role until June 2028 earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super. What you will do As coordinator, conferencing team, you will lead support services for victims involved in youth justice conferencing. You will guide staff, support victims and help improve restorative justice services across Victoria. You will: lead trauma-informed support for victims taking part in youth justice conferencing mentor and support staff through reflective and supportive leadership provide specialist advice on restorative justice practice and victim support support victims before, during and after group conferences across Victoria keep accurate records and support a culturally safe workplace. About you You must hold a relevant tertiary qualification in psychology, social work, human services, law or a related field. You can also apply if you have at least five years of relevant practice experience. You should also have: strong knowledge of restorative justice practice and group conferencing experience leading teams through coaching, mentoring and support confidence working with trauma, young people and people who have caused harm * the ability to build respectful relationships and improve services through feedback. To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Jess Beissbarth at jess.beissbarth@justice.vic.gov.au. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy. How to apply Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Child safe statement of commitment The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

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