“The woman came back to court a few weeks later after having completed the MERIT program. She was back in control of her life. It was the sort of turnaround that is good for a volunteer’s heart. The woman still had to face the drug charge, but you could tell she was going to be OK.”

(Court Support Volunteer)

• Location: Canterbury, with some flexibility to work from home
• Part Time 15 hours per week
• Contract until June 2026 with possibility of extension
• $51.51 per hour + super + generous salary packaging

Are you a dedicated and passionate community worker with experience in supporting volunteers or staff?
Want to make a real difference in the lives of people affected by the criminal justice system?
CRC is excited to be recruiting for a Coordinator of our longstanding Court Support Program, and we’d love to hear from you.

• Play a key part in a program with proven results, and contribute to long-lasting change for our clients and the community
• Join a diverse and passionate team in a flexible and supportive organisation

We want to hear from people from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of the criminal justice system. The skills and experiences of First Nations people will be particularly valued.

The Opportunity

As a Court Support Program Coordinator, you will lead a dedicated team of Court Support Volunteers based in local courts across NSW. You will train and support program volunteers to provide information on court procedures, sources of legal assistance, making referrals to community and government agencies and providing limited support to people in local courts. Legal advice is not provided.

Using empathy and a strong understanding of the local court system, your role includes:

• Project and volunteer support: You’ll actively build positive relationships with Government, community and other services to source relevant supports for court users. Liaising with volunteers and court staff, keeping up to date with court and criminal justice processes, and the design and delivery of training will make up most of your day.
• Data, administrative and assessment duties: While the majority of this job involves training and supporting volunteers, data collection will be an important part of your role. You’ll conduct general administrative duties, Workplace Health and Safety monitoring, and updating and maintaining accurate program files.
• Cultural safety: You’ll work in culturally appropriate ways in recognition of the unique cultural needs and over-representation of First Nations people in the criminal justice system.

Your usual work hours will be 2 days per week, between 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with flexible days if needed. Some travel to local courts is required.

Why work for us?

• Support programs that aim to break entrenched cycles of disadvantage, homelessness and imprisonment
• Be part of a community-based agency that has been delivering effective services in our field for over 70 years
• Join a dedicated, energetic team with a culture of flexibility, trust, integrity and respect
• Access the support of Cultural Supervision for First Nations staff

CRC works with some of the state’s most stigmatised and marginalised people, and we are dedicated to providing them with the help they need. While our work can sometimes be challenging, the rewards are significant.

To join us, you’ll need:

• Experience coordinating a project/ program
• Experience in supporting and training volunteers or staff
• Demonstrated understanding of NSW local court systems
• Ability to liaise with other community organisations and services
• Ability to work flexible days
• NSW Driver License
• Demonstrated cultural competency and knowledge of issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD communities
• The right to work in Australia

How to apply:

We are committed to achieving a diverse and culturally safe workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from CALD backgrounds.

Do you have the skills, positivity and work ethic to match our amazing team?

Please apply ASAP.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected], using the subject line: Court Support Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.