Gary Jubelin was one of Australia’s most celebrated detectives. He joined the NSW Police Force in 1985 and retired in 2019 as a Detective Chief Inspector.
During his 34-year policing career he led some of the country’s biggest murder investigations including the serial killing of three Aboriginal children in Bowraville. The brutal gangland murder of Terry Falconer and seven other murders, which was featured in the Underbelly Television Series ‘Badness’. He also ran the crime scene following the Lindt Café Siege.
He was leading the investigation into the abduction of 3-year-old William Tyrrell when he was controversially removed and charged by his own organisation for recording a conversation with a suspect in the Tyrrell investigation. This is something he makes no apologies for other than the impact it had on the investigation due to his forced removal.
His vast experience as a detective in major crime includes performing duties in the Armed Hold Up Squad, Organised Crime Squad and Gangs Squad.
He also was heavily involved in tactical policing performing duties in the Tactical Response Group, State Protection Support Unit and Close Personal Protection.
Since leaving the police, he has been employed as an investigative journalist with News Corp, writing for The Sunday Telegraph. He co-authored two top-selling No.1 True Crime Books, his memoires ‘I Catch Killers’ and ‘Badness’. He hosts one of the country’s top-rated podcasts, ‘I Catch Killers’. He contributes to television programs, including 60 Minutes and Under Investigation, for the Nine Network. He has also toured Australia with the ‘I Catch Killers Live Event’ stage show.
He is still passionate about justice for crime victims, strongly supports restorative justice, and continues to assist victims where he can in his new role.
Talking Points
What is Leadership?
Drawing on the experiences and examples gained from working within the NSW Police for 34 years and leading Homicide Investigations for over 20 years. The presenter will discuss;What is Leadership?
-The importance of empathy in leadership
-The qualities of good and bad leaders
-The importance of leadership in pressure situations
-Mistakes the presenter has made and lessons learnt
-Responsibilities of leaders to motivate and direct others
The Importance of Resilience & Tenancity
Having led some of the largest and longest running investigations in Australia and has also being criminally charged by his own organisation. The presenter will draw on those experiences and discuss;The Importance of Resilience & Tenancity
-How resilience and tenacity are a necessary prerequisite in difficult investigations
-Why passion and perspective should go hand in hand
-How to maintain your motivation
-Overcoming set backs
-Focussing on the task to achieve the objective
How to Maximise a Team's Performance
The presenter was a Commissioned Officer in the NSW Police for 15 years and has been responsible for leading teams investigating gang land murders, serial killers, outlaw motorcycle gangs and the protection of foreign dignitaries. Drawing from those examples the presenter will discuss;How to Maximise a Team's Performance
-The individual qualities required for team cohesion
-The importance of ensuring all members feel they contribute to the goal
- How to structure a team
- Allowing team members to have autonomy
- Maximising team performance
Decision Making & Accountability
The presenter has led Homicide investigations for the past 20 years. The decisions he made are scrutinised in the Criminal Courts or Coronial Courts, through the media and by the public. The presenter will discuss how he makes decisions and how those decisions are justified;Decision Making & Accountability
-The importance of making informed decisions
-The need to seek opinions opposite to your own to ensure the correct decision
-The damage caused by not making decisions
-How to justify your decision
-Taking responsibility for your decisions.
Career Transitioning
The presenter was a career detective. That career was taken away from him in a very public manner when he was in his 50’s. Without any qualifications or experience he managed to forge out a successful career in the very competitive world of media and entertainment across multiple disciplines.Career Transitioning
- The ability to adapt to changed circumstances
- Deciding what your interests and passions are
- How to overcome your fears and insecurities
- Setting goals and pursuing them
- Not selling out your principles
Overcoming Adversity
The presenter was one of Australia’s most celebrated detectives leading some of the country’s highest profile investigations when he was controversially stood down and charged with criminal offences. Publicly humiliated and hung out to dry by his own organisation in the hope that he would be broken. He has shown he is far from broken, unrepentant, and still holds on to his integrity.Overcoming Adversity
- Discussing what led to his criminal convictions
- Understanding life is not always fair
- Accepting setbacks and moving forward
- It’s how you react to setbacks that ultimately define you
Entertainment Topics
The presenter has worked at the sharp end of policing for his whole career, he will entertain the audience with an insight into the life of a Homicide Detective discussing the highs and lows of being responsible for catching killers. This will be done with respect for the victims and the victim's families who he has worked so closely with over the years. This will include;Entertainment Topics
-The pressure of the chasing killers
-The emotional impact dealing with victims and the pain of their suffering
-An insight into bikie gangs and organised crime
-Dealing with criminal informants
-Being threatened by persons you have locked up
-The impact of having a tv series (Underbelly) focussing on your work and personal life.
-Transporting prisoners overseas
-Working as a tactical police officer
-Protecting the Prime Minister and Foreign Dignitaries
- Appearing at court as an accused person and being cheered by supporters
