Youth justice conferencing convenor
Youth justice conferencing convenorIf you have a passion for connecting with young people and want to make a difference in their lives, we want to hear from you.
What is youth justice conferencing?
Youth justice conferencing is a ‘restorative’ process that deals with crimes committed by young people. Conferencing aims to bring those people affected by the crime together to talk about the incident and how it has impacted on them. The people involved then discuss ways that compensation can be made.
A key feature to this program is that it allows the victim(s) and their families to participate within the process.
What does a youth justice conferencing convenor do?
The youth justice conferencing convenor plays an important role in preparing, coordinating and facilitating a youth justice conference. The convenor, who must remain neutral, helps to facilitate discussions about the incident and how it impacted on the victim’s life. The aim of the conferencing is to achieve an outcome that all participants can agree on and which helps to repair the harm caused by the offending behaviour.
"I know I am making a
difference in my job when
I’ve been able to facilitate an
agreement with all parties in
a youth justice conference."
Daniel Fualalo, youth justice conferencing
convenor
What qualifications do you need?
No formal qualifications are required for this position. However, excellent interpersonal skills, confl ict resolution experience, local community knowledge and an understanding of the youth justice conferencing process are desired.
A convenor undertakes a five-day training program followed by an accreditation process. The process includes mentoring by an experienced convenor until assessment of the knowledge and skills have been completed.
What personal attributes do you need?
The Department of Communities’ youth justice conferencing convenors have:
- excellent interpersonal skills
- superior written and verbal communication skills
- excellent organisational skills
- excellent time management skills
- the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- the ability to manage strong emotions such as anger, sadness, grief and indifference
- knowledge of the Juvenile Justice Act 1992
- knowledge of youth justice conferencing and restorative principles
- the ability to liaise, negotiate and network
- the ability to engage with young people (offenders), victims and stakeholders including Queensland Police, the children’s court and legal representatives.
Join the Department of Communities if you want a career that:
- is challenging
- requires initiative and innovative thinking
- involves working in a team
- offers a diverse range of experiences and work choices
- encourages and supports your professional growth
- offers flexible work hours.
Salary information
For information on salary ranges visit www.psier.qld.gov.au/psawards/cas/
For more information about job opportunities at Department of Communities:
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- www.communities.qld.gov.au
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- (07) 3012 8655
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