• Clerk Grade 7/8, Inspector Of Custodial Services
• Undertake high-level research and provide advice to ensure that functions under the Inspector of Custodial Services Act 2012 are carried out in a professional and timely manner
• Ongoing Full-Time (35 hours per week)
• Location: Sydney CBD
• Clerk Grade 7/8, Salary ($92,470 – $102,359), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

About us

The Department of Justice delivers legal, court and supervision services to the people of NSW by managing courts and justice services, implementing programs to reduce crime and re offending, managing custodial and community-based correctional services, protecting rights and community standards and advising on law reform and legal matters.

The Inspector of Custodial Services is appointed to inspect adult correctional facilities and juvenile justice centres, and report to Parliament on the findings of these inspections. 

The Inspector of Custodial Services is an independent oversight body. The purpose of the Inspector of Custodial Services is to provide scrutiny of the conditions, treatment and outcomes for adults and young people in custody in NSW. The Inspector is independent of Corrective Services NSW and Juvenile Justice NSW and reports directly to NSW Parliament. Under the provisions of the Inspector of Custodial Services Act 2012, the Inspector is required to inspect all correctional centres once every five years, and every Juvenile Justice Centre once every three years. The office has published reports on overcrowding in the prison system, life-sentenced inmates, the management and care of aged inmates, and connecting young people with family and community.

About the role

Reporting to the Inspector of Custodial Services, the Inspection and Research Officer undertakes high-level qualitative and quantitative research into the treatment of inmates and the condition of adult and juvenile custodial centres and services. The role is also responsible for co-ordinating and participating in inspections and reviews of custodial centres and services. 

About you

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Inspection experience
• An understanding of the correctional system
• Tertiary qualifications in law, criminology or a similar field
• Have strong research and writing skills. 

A position description can be downloaded here.