Family Group Conference Coordinator

Courts Administration Authority; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Courts Administration Authority in Adelaide is seeking a Family Group Conference Coordinator to manage and facilitate conference referrals, ensuring compliance with CYPSA, YOA and ECSA. The role covers pre-conference work, facilitation of conferences and post-conference activities, with focus on monitoring outcomes.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and contribute to a District/Agency team committed to safeguarding children and young people.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in community services, sociology, criminology, justice, correctional practice, social sciences, social work, psychology, human services, health or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage, facilitate and undertake all facets of Conference unit referrals.
• Ensure compliance with the Children and Young People (Safety) Act (CYPSA), Young Offenders Act (YOA) and Education and Children's Services Act 2019 (ECSA).
• Oversee pre-conference preparation, conference facilitation and post-conference work.
• Monitor outcomes of referrals.

Education

Bachelor's degree in community services / related field

Job description

The Role

The Family Group Conference Coordinator has responsibility for the management, facilitation and undertaking all facets of Conference unit referrals as required by the CYPSA, YOA and ECSA. This role will ensure the objectives of the Children and Young People (Safety) Act (CYPSA) , Young Offenders Act (YOA) , and Section 71 of the Education and Children's Services Act 2019 (ECSA) are met and legislative requirements are adhered to. This is inclusive of pre-conference preparatory work, facilitation of Conferences and post-conference work relating to referrals and the monitoring of outcomes.

Special Conditions

• Appointment is under the Courts Administration Act 1993 . Terms and Conditions of employment are governed by the Public Sector Act 2009 .
• Appointment is dependent upon a current National Police Certificate that the CAA finds satisfactory.
• This role is identified as a Prescribed Position and the successful applicant is required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to employment with the CAA, which must be renewed every five years before expiry. WWCCs can be obtained through the Department of Human Services (DHS) Screening Unit
• As a justice agency, the CAA may receive details of spent convictions as part of any Criminal History Screening and use this information in the selection process.

Requirements

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications (Bachelor's Degree) in community services, sociology, criminology, justice, correctional practice, social sciences, social work, psychology, human services, health or related field

Remuneration

AHP2 ($94,997 - $110,052) PO2 ($94,769 - $109,787)

Enquiries: Simon Allen, Team Leader Ph: [phone] Email: [emailprotected]

The CAA is committed to creating a workforce which reflects the wider community, as well as providing a working environment which embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals across diverse community groups and are committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace.

People with a disability are encouraged to apply.