School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University

25/03/2025

Earn $130 by sharing your views about your degree

Griffith is working with Veracity Research and we are looking for criminology students to participate in online group discussions next week. Register your interest below.

Discussions will run for 90 minutes. You'll receive a $130 online gift voucher for your participation.

https://www.veracityresearch.com.au/participateinresearch?fbclid=IwY2xjawJQHmhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZ757LGny1yQditU9h-6yXzknzW8Gigwj5AMDk47WLN3Rc02Kt9dpCoh6g_aem__w3E4cjyiJzTqv6Ejxhiaw

Would you like to be paid for sharing your opinions? We're looking for people to participate in research discussions.

23/05/2024

JOB ALERT | Applications for Detention Youth Worker are open now.

Permanent Detention Youth Worker positions at Brisbane, West Moreton and Cleveland Youth Detention Centres are now available.

DO YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAVE A PASSION FOR IMPROVING THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN DETENTION AND WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

A Detention Youth Worker draws on their life experience and passion for helping young people to effectively manage, care for and deliver services and programs to young people in detention. They supervise and help young people to work to a daily structure, achieve key goals, develop life skills, engage in constructive activities and make positive life choices. This is a challenging and rewarding role, where team work and integrity are key. Does this sound like something you or someone you know might be interested in?

For further information about the role and the application process, please follow the below links:

For Brisbane Youth Detention Centre and West Moreton Youth Detention Centre:
Job search | Employment and jobs | Queensland Government (smartjobs.qld.gov.au)

For Cleveland Youth Detention Centre (Townsville):
Job search | Employment and jobs | Queensland Government (smartjobs.qld.gov.au)

Any questions about these positions can be directed to [email protected]

24/04/2024

MEDIA RELEASE | University graduates seeking a challenging and rewarding career are being urged to consider a role in policing, as 400 successful applicants will receive up to $20,000 paid off their HECS debt for degrees in criminology, social work, counselling or other relevant human services upon graduating from the Academy. Find out more > http://www.policerecruit.qld.gov.au/

19/03/2024

Nominations for the 2024 Griffith University Outstanding Alumni Awards are open!

Do you know an incredible Criminology and Criminal Justice alumnus you can nominate this year? 🏆🎓
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Nominate via the online form by Friday 5 April 2024: https://bit.ly/2024-AlumniAwards

22/08/2023

Join the Griffith community for a seminar on the upcoming Voice Referendum: Recognising Indigenous Australians in our Constitution: Why the Voice is a safe constitutional choice.

Following an opening address from Vice Chancellor Professor Carolyn Evans, Mr Julian Leeser MP (Member for Berowra, NSW), will take you on an exploration of Australia's Constitution and the legal implications for a Voice.

This seminar will be delivered in person at the Nathan campus, or you can join the livestream.

Date: Thursday 24 August
Time: 1:15pm – 2:45pm
Location: Sir Samuel Griffith Centre, Room N78_1.19, Nathan Campus (or watch the live stream)

Register now: https://events.griffith.edu.au/event/30de7572-cc5f-4edc-aaa9-3a6a3314a504/summary

19/04/2023

Applications are now open to join the team in Trimester 2, 2023! If you would like to enhance your leadership and cultural competency skills in a fun team environment while giving back to the Griffith University community, then apply before 11.00pm Monday 1 May, 2023 👉bit.ly/becomeamate

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN 🎉

The Griffith Mates are recruiting for Trimester 2! Join the Griffith Mates community, and improve your professional skills while you study. We offer opportunities to gain new skills, volunteer within the community and make new friends. If you have two or more trimesters to go until you graduate, be sure to get your application in by visiting: bit.ly/becomeamate

Tag a friend who you think would make an AMAZING Mate!

Applications close Monday 1 May, 2023.

30/03/2023

Final-year students are invited to attend the Virtual Careers Fair.

The Virtual Careers Fair connects recent graduates and final-year students with employers in the Australian Government.

Students can speak directly with representatives from the many different government departments and agencies who are recruiting this year to find out what their work is all about.

Through a series of sessions, they'll also learn about employment streams, the selection process and what we’re looking for in our grads.

Tuesday 4 April 2023, 2pm – 5pm AEST

Find out more or register here:

Students can speak directly with representatives from the many different government departments and agencies who are recruiting this year to find out what their work is all about.

21/03/2023

STUDENT OPPORTUNITY | Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade @ Griffith: Your Passport to a Rewarding Career in International Relations and Trade

🚨Attention all future leaders and change-makers at Griffith University!

🌍Are you ready to launch your career and make a difference in the world? Then get ready for the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's (DFAT) graduate program!

📅 Join us on March 27th, 2023, from 2:00-3:30 pm on Nathan Campus, and discover the thrilling opportunities that await you at DFAT. Can't make it in person? No worries! You can also join us virtually.

🤝 Don't miss out on this exciting chance to learn from the best, network with industry professionals, and discover the endless possibilities of an international career.

🎓 Candidates are welcomed from diverse academic backgrounds, including government, international relations, arts, economics, social sciences, policy, education, business and commerce, law, information technology, and languages.

🎟 Register now at https://lnkd.in/gCFNSEkb and take the first step towards your dream career.

🔗 To learn more about DFAT's graduate program or to apply, please visit https://lnkd.in/gx7QRhVX

15/03/2023

NEW ARTICLE | Our PhD Candidate Ausma Bernot writes on the Conversation about the information collection abilities of modern surveillance and reminds readers to be mindful of information-collecting surveillance tech that we use (and are subjected to use) every day. Find out more: https://theconversation.com/not-big-brother-but-close-a-surveillance-expert-explains-some-of-the-ways-were-all-being-watched-all-the-time-194917

The vast majority of people alive today are subject to tracking through a number of overlapping and entrenched surveillance systems.

02/03/2023

NEW COURSE

Our new course "Developing Professionally 1" is the perfect opportunity to self-reflect, envision future career options, and create a plan to best position yourself for employment after graduation. Throughout the course, you'll gain a thorough understanding of your personal strengths and values, explore career possibilities, and set goals as part of a personal development plan. Plus, you'll learn about the criminal justice system and how to articulate a vision for yourself.

Find out more here: https://www.griffith.edu.au/study/courses/developing-professionally-1-1002CCJ -1-gold-coast-campus

26/02/2023

Become an in-demand specialist in financial crime investigation and compliance through a Graduate Diploma or Certificate in Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance at the Academy of Excellence in Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance.

In these two study options, you will train in the core analytical skills of forensic accounting, IT and criminology required to enable you to identify and detect patterns of financial crime in financial data and comply with the increasing AML and CTF regulations.

Available now for study online or at Nathan campus.

Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gBynyWUc

21/02/2023

Recent Criminology Graduate Casey Cale did her Masters degree completely online and graduation was the first time she met her supervisor A/Prof Molly Dragiewicz in person.

Casey completed an industry-led thesis project while working full-time for a DV service at home during COVID lockdown in rural Victoria. In addition to this amazing achievement, Casey also had a baby 6 months ago!

What a remarkable journey, we look forward to hearing where your degree takes you!