The Peer Panel project is a diversionary program to operate for young people in the Darwin region. It has been funded by the Law Society Public Purposes Trust for a period of 12 months and auspiced by the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA).
The Panel will receive referrals from schools of young people at risk of coming into contact with police or the criminal justice system (aged between 13 – 17 years of age). Schools may also consider the option of referring the young person to be assessed for the Peer Panel project in instances where the schools are considering suspension of the student or other disciplinary action against a young person for a school-based infraction. The Panel seeks to put in place therapeutic plans to help young people address issues underpinning their behaviour and repair harm caused. Young people on the panel will represent a cross-section of the Northern Territory population and will include students in middle and senior school.
PEER PANEL COORDINATOR (PART-TIME)
The Peer Panel Coordinator will be supported by a steering committee and will have a range of duties to oversee the operations of the Peer Panel. These duties include, conduct assessments and intake interviews of referred young people, provide support to Peer Panel members, oversee the smooth functioning of Panel hearings, and support young people to undertake plans to address issues underpinning their behaviour and repair harm caused.
The Peer Panel Coordinator will be a multi-skilled, self-motivated person who is able to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders and in particular with Aboriginal young people.
A competitive salary package is offered, with fringe benefits and annual airfare allowance. Interested parties are invited to obtain an information package from the NAAJA website or by contacting Glenn Miller on glenn.miller@naaja.org.au. To be considered for the position, applications must address the Selection Criteria and be forwarded, preferably by email, by 8.00am on Monday 30th March 2015 to:
Glenn Miller
Corporate Services Manager
GPO Box 1064
DARWIN NT 0801
(08) 8982 5100
glenn.miller@naaja.org.au
www.naaja.org.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.
Basic Employment Conditions Peer Panel Coord Dwn Mar15
DS – Peer Panel Project Officer (incl Selection Criteria)