Member - NSW Sentencing Council

The NSW Attorney General is calling for applications to be considered for appointment to the NSW Sentencing Council.

There are three vacancies:

• a member representing the general community who has expertise or experience in matters associated with victims of crime
• a member with expertise or experience in juvenile justice
• a member with expertise or experience in criminal law or sentencing

The NSW Sentencing Council advises the NSW Attorney General on sentencing matters and oversees the production of research papers and reports.

Successful applicants will become members of the Council, which is constituted by 16 members with diverse experience including judicial officers, prosecutors, criminal defence lawyers, police, victims advocates and members of the community.

The Council meets monthly via hybrid arrangements, either in the Sydney CBD or on Microsoft Teams.

Appointment to the Council is a statutory appointment, governed by Part 8B of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW). The Act also contains details about the constitution and functions of the NSW Sentencing Council. For further information about the Council and its work, please visit www.sentencingcouncil.nsw.gov.au  

Selection Criteria

• member with expertise in matters associated with victims of crime - expertise or expertise in matters associated with victims of crime

• member with expertise in juvenile justice - expertise or experience in juvenile justice

• member with expertise and experience in criminal law or sentencing - expertise or experience in criminal law and the sentencing process
• all roles - interest in, and insight into, the issues facing the criminal justice system generally, and sentencing in particular, and
• all roles - the ability to work co-operatively and exercise sound judgement.

Members may receive a limited payment for attending meetings in accordance with the NSW Government Boards and Committees Remuneration schedule and relevant Premier’s Memoranda.

Enquiries: Tanya Railton, Policy Manager, NSW Law Reform Commission and Sentencing Council Secretariat, tanya.railton@dcj.nsw.gov.au

Jackie Hartley, Policy Manager, NSW Law Reform Commission and Sentencing Council Secretariat, Jackie.hartley@dcj.nsw.gov.au       

How to apply: Applications clearly noting what role/s you are applying for, addressing the selection criteria and demonstrating your suitability to be appointed (no more than two pages), accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae and the names of at least two referees, must be completed online by:

11.59 pm AEST – Sunday, 22 June 2025

Please go to jobs.dcj.nsw.gov.au and search Job Reference Number 75117.