Official Visitors
2 weeks ago
Official Visitors - Inspector Custodial Services role at NSW Department of Communities and Justice. This is a targeted expression of interest. Preference will be given to candidates who are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent to provide a cultural connection for Aboriginal children in custody.
About UsThe Inspector of Custodial Services (ICS) is appointed to inspect adult correctional facilities and youth justice centres, and report to Parliament on the findings of these inspections. The ICS also oversees the Official Visitor Program in correctional facilities and youth justice centres.
About The RoleOfficial Visitors work to resolve enquiries and complaints made by young people in custody and assist in monitoring the conditions and treatment of young people in custodial centres throughout New South Wales (NSW). Official Visitors are community-based appointments made by the Minister for Youth Justice.
An Official Visitor is assigned to a youth justice centre for up to four years and visits the centre once a fortnight.
Centres- Acmena Youth Justice Centre (Grafton)
- Reiby Youth Justice Centre (Campbelltown)
- Orana Youth Justice Centre (Dubbo)
Click here to download the role description
Essential RequirementsAppointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/clearances:
- National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
- Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
To express an interest in this opportunity, please send an email to: custodialinspector@justice.nsw.gov.au and request an Information and Application Package. Please do not apply via this Careers Portal or any other online jobs platform. If you require assistance or have any questions about the process, please contact Karen Breeze on 0447991590 or email custodialinspector@justice.nsw.gov.au.
Closing Date: 11.59pm Sunday, 14 September 2025
Seniority level- Entry level
- Full-time
- Administrative
- Industries: Government Administration
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