Youth Justice Court Coordinator & Strategic Liaison

Queensland Government; Moreton Bay; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government in Australia is seeking a Court Coordinator to support youth justice services. You will undertake pre-court preparation, assess risk, and contribute to court submissions while ensuring alignment with cultural capability and legal standards.

You will collaborate with Magistrates, Judges, and community organisations; provide post-court advice, maintain records, and help develop new systems to improve court outcomes for young people and families.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth justice or court processes.
• Commitment to cultural capability and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate cultural capability and/or a commitment to developing cultural capability to ensure an inclusive culture that aligns with the Human Rights Act 2019 and supports departmental programs and community partnerships aimed at preserving cultural connections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Undertake comprehensive pre-court preparation in accordance with procedures and court quality benchmarks including conducting and assisting others to conduct the necessary pre-court interviews.
• Conduct assessments of risk factors, identify early intervention opportunities, make appropriate referrals, and consider written material to formulate confident court submissions.
• Liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders including Magistrates, Judges, legal representatives, police, Community Justice Groups, and community organisations to ensure the provision of quality court services and further quality outcomes/ actions for young people and their families/carers.
• Provide post-court advice to young people, families/carers, stakeholders, and relevant youth justice staff as well as comprehensively completing post-court documentation and case notes.
• Maintain office systems and contribute to the development of new systems in relation to court matters to ensure the efficient management of court appearances, timely recording of outcomes and monitoring of trends and issues.
• Participate as a member of the youth justice service centre management team and contribute to strategic and operational planning, reviews, and key decision-making
• Provide a consultancy role for departmental staff and other key stakeholders in relation to youth justice court related matters, including mentoring and coaching relevant staff, participating in the delivery of local training initiatives and quality assuring material for court.
• Undertake professional casework and restorative justice tasks and activities as required.
• Actively participate in a range of continuing professional development activities to continuously improve your ability to contribute to organisational goals, including training, supervision, and relevant accreditation processes.

Job description

Queensland Government in Australia is seeking a Court Coordinator to support youth justice services. You will undertake pre-court preparation, assess risk, and contribute to court submissions while ensuring alignment with cultural capability and legal standards.

You will collaborate with Magistrates, Judges, and community organisations; provide post-court advice, maintain records, and help develop new systems to improve court outcomes for young people and families.