• 12 month position – Youth Justice Group Conference Convenor
• Full time or part time role/s available 
• Primarily based at our Morwell office with travel throughout Gippsland
• Salary Packaging is offered within AV
• SCHADS 5 role

About Us:

At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision of high quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work.

The program:

The Youth Justice Group Conferencing Program operates as a voluntary pre-sentence and diversionary option in the Children's Court of Victoria. Group Conferencing is based on restorative justice principles and aims to divert the young person away from further or more serious offending. The group conference attempts to strengthen the young person’s family and community supports while identifying ways of restoring the harm caused by their offending behaviour. There is a particular emphasis on increasing victim participation and satisfaction with the criminal justice process. The convenor works from a solution focus and plays a pivotal role in supporting the young person following the group conference through the development and implementation of an outcome plan. 

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need:

• A tertiary qualification in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work, Community Services or a related discipline would be highly regarded.
• Knowledge and understanding of Victoria’s Youth Justice System and restorative justice principles.
• Case management or client work experience in engaging youth
• Ability to relate to young people and skilled at motivating engagement from young people
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills (including public speaking, presentation and facilitation skills).
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to make client assessments and identify referral pathways.
• Collaboratively work as part of a wider Youth Justice team at Anglicare

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

 To Apply 

Complete an online application via the AV careers page, attaching two documents: a resume, a cover letter outlining your skills, experience and a short response addressing the Key Selection Criteria. 

Position Description:  Youth Justice Group Convenor PD YS E AW5 052023 V1.1.pdf

For further enquiries contact Acting Program Manager Tracey Andrews via tracey.andrews@anglicarevic.org.au  

Applications close Friday 16th Jan 2026.  Interviews are likely to occur week commencing 19 Jan 2026. 

We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country. 

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.