Former Detective Chief Inspector Gary Jubelin is one of Australia’s most decorated and respected homicide detectives. Over the course of an extraordinary 34-year career, he was instrumental in solving some of the nation’s most high-profile, complex, and horrific crimes. Gary earned widespread recognition and commendations for his service, having worked across the Armed Hold-Up Squad, Organised Crime Squad, Gangs Squad, Unsolved Homicide, and Homicide Squad. He spent 25 years specialising in homicide investigations, retiring in 2019 with the rank of Detective Chief Inspector.

Since leaving the force, Gary has become a leading voice in the media, creating and hosting I Catch Killers, one of Australia’s most successful podcasts. Produced in partnership with NewsCorp Australia, the show has become one of the highest-rating and most downloaded podcasts in the company’s history, recently surpassing 40 million downloads.

He is also a best-selling, award-winning author with two acclaimed books published by HarperCollins: I Catch Killers and Badness.

Gary has contributed to major media platforms including The Sunday Telegraph and 60 Minutes on the Nine Network.

In 2023, he launched a groundbreaking new investigative podcast, Breaking Badness. With exclusive access to Macquarie Correctional Centre, one of New South Wales’ most controversial prisons, Gary became the first person in Australian history to take audiences inside a maximum-security prison in this way.

What he uncovered has reshaped his views on crime and punishment:

“I’ve left the cops, but I still want to make a difference in the world of fighting crime. By bringing focus to what happens in prisons, this might be the most significant contribution of my career.”

“As a detective, I never imagined I’d one day be advocating for prison reform. But my eyes have been opened.”

“If reoffending is reduced, so is crime. That makes society safer — fewer victims, fewer crimes. Everyone wins.”

Gary Jubelin speaker and profile media personality is also a highly sought-after keynote speaker and is currently working on his third book, set to be released in 2025.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Gary Jubelin is a captivating keynote speaker and MC who brings raw authenticity, real-world experience, and human insight to every stage. His presentations are powerful, emotional, often humorous, and always thought-provoking. Audiences walk away entertained and inspired.

Whether speaking on leadership, resilience, integrity, true crime, or the complexities of the justice system, Gary tailors each presentation to suit the audience’s needs, ensuring relevance and impact.

He is available for:

• Keynote speeches
• Panel discussions
• MC roles
• Live Q&A and interviews
• Corporate training and workshops

SELECTED SPEAKING TOPICS

1. What Is Leadership
   Insights from 34 years in policing and leading major investigations:

• Empathy as a leadership strength
• Decision-making under pressure
• Learning from mistakes
• Motivating and empowering teams

2. Dealing with Stress
   Maintaining mental and physical health in high-pressure environments:

• Strategies for resilience
• Building a support system
• Achieving balance

3. The Importance of Resilience and Tenacity
   Lessons from career highs and personal setbacks:

• Pushing through adversity
• Maintaining motivation and focus

4. How to Maximise a Team’s Performance
   Drawing from decades of leading elite squads:

• Team dynamics and cohesion
• Leadership structures and autonomy

5. Decision Making
   The anatomy of making and owning high-stakes decisions:

• Informed decisions vs. inaction
• Accountability and confidence in judgement

6. Accountability
   Understanding public scrutiny and institutional responsibility:

• Planning, documentation, and ethics

7. Maintaining Integrity
   What it means to stay true to your values:

• Standing for what’s right
• Personal accountability

8. Overcoming Adversity: A Stoic Approach to Life
   From career collapse to media success:

• Letting go of anger
• Finding peace in chaos

9. Inside a Criminal Investigation
   An unfiltered view into Australia’s most gripping investigations:

• Crime scenes, evidence, and catching killers

10. The Role of Media in Society
    A unique perspective from both sides of the camera:

• Media ethics and influence
• Being the subject and the storyteller

11. Preventing Crime vs. Fighting Crime
    Systemic solutions that go beyond arrests:

• Justice reform
• Insights from inside the prison system

12. Are People Born Bad?
    Exploring the roots of criminal behaviour:

• Nature vs. nurture
• Lessons from face-to-face interviews with offenders

ENTERTAINMENT-STYLE PRESENTATIONS

Gary also offers lighter, yet gripping storytelling engagements filled with jaw-dropping moments, dark humour, and behind-the-scenes insights:

• Inside Australia’s most dangerous investigations
• Encounters with bikie gangs and organised crime
• Managing the Lindt Cafe siege crime scene
• Facing criminal charges and public scrutiny
• The making of Underbelly: Badness
• Protecting Prime Ministers and foreign dignitaries
• Recording podcasts inside maximum-security prisons
• Dealing with criminal informants and being targeted

AUDIENCE TAKEAWAYS

• Inspiration and courage to face adversity
• Valuable lessons in leadership, ethics, and integrity
• A better understanding of the justice system
• Fascination through real-life crime stories
• Emotional and personal connection to resilience