Convenor

Updated: March 03, 2024 09:36 AM GMT

Full-time Job in Townsville, Queensland

Queensland Government

Townsville City QLD, Australia

The role of the Convenor is to facilitate the provision of restorative justice processes within Youth Justice. This involves engaging with the people most affected by a young person's offending and assisting them to determine an appropriate response to repair the harm, reintegrate young people into the community and reduce re-offending. The role will include conducting conferences as an approved Convenor under the Youth Justice Act (1992).

Mandatory Requirements
• Successful applicants are required to gain approval as a Convenor. Under the Youth Justice Act 1992, a restorative justice conference Convenor must be approved (accredited) by the Chief Executive.
• It is a requirement for successful applicants to attend and successfully complete the Department's Convenor induction course (includes face-to-face training attendance). Appointment as a Convenor is further subject to the ability to demonstrate competency in observed practice situations within a prescribed timeframe.
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