Official Visitors

Division: LRLS Law Reform & Legal Services

Location:
Grafton, NSW, AU, 2460 Airds, NSW, AU, 2560 Dubbo, NSW, AU, 2830

Req ID: 77436

Official Visitor to Youth Justice Centres - Inspector of Custodial Services

This is a targeted expression of interest. While all applicants are welcome, preference will be given to candidates who meet the established standards of the role and are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander descent. This is because the Inspector of Custodial Services acknowledges this lived experience contributes a perspective valuable to our work with this community.

The Official Visitor provides a cultural connection for Aboriginal children in custody and centre staff. Aboriginal children need the support of the community.

Are you able to provide support and understanding of the issues facing Aboriginal children while in custody and to help them communicate and negotiate their issues and concerns? If you are, then please consider being an Official Visitor in a Youth Justice Centre.

About us

The 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 role

Official 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.

We are seeking to appoint Official Visitors to the following centres and welcome applications from Aboriginal people who live in those regions:

• Acmena Youth Justice Centre (Grafton)
• Reiby Youth Justice Centre (Campbelltown)
• Orana Youth Justice Centre (Dubbo)

Click here to download the role description

Essential Requirements

Appointments 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

Applying for the role

To express an interest in this opportunity, please send an email to: 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 or send an email to

Closing Date: 11.59pm Sunday, 14 September 2025