The role of the Senior Project Officer is to work in consultation with the Manager and oversee a team of specialist staff to focus on minimising the frequency and duration that young people are held in police watchhouses. The team’s functions include coordinating the provision of a range of welfare, support and advocacy services to young people and their families when young people are detained in watchhouses.

The team works collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve these outcomes.

Job details

The Senior Project Officer position will sit under the Office of the Regional Director, Youth Justice, South West Region. In line with the rest of the regional office staff, the position is based in Ipswich however will oversee the whole of South West Region's response to young people held in police watchhouses. This role will require travel to Watchhouses and Youth Justice Service Centres within the region.

The Senior Project Officer key responsibilities are:

• Provide project management including planning, implementing and monitoring projects on behalf of the branch, service area or department, ensuring quality outputs are delivered within agreed timeframes. Research and analyse information relevant to allocated projects.
• Provide culturally appropriate supervision and leadership to a team of staff to ensure the delivery of high quality service in accordance with relevant legislative provisions, statutory delegations, departmental policies, procedures and contemporary best practice.
• Prepare submissions, reports and correspondence on sensitive and diverse issues as required.
• Deliver high quality advice and support to colleagues and senior management on a range of topics including planning and reporting.
• Provide inter and intra directorate liaison on behalf of the branch and service area and represent the department in various cross-government forums as necessary.
• Participate as part of a cohesive, high performing team in which all members' contributions are valued and encouraged while effectively using human and financial resources to optimise the performance of the team and deliver agreed outcomes.

Interested in applying?

To enable us to assess your suitability, your applications should include:

1. Tell us about your skills:

• Your current resume detailing your previous work or voluntary experience including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance over the past 2 years, or an appropriate period.
• We will use your resume to assess how well you meet ‘What are we looking for' statements.

2. Tell us about you:

• Provide a short statement (of no more than two pages) telling us why you are interested in this role and outlining what your motivation is to join us.
• This should summarise your skills, experience and achievements against the leadership competencies/capabilities and duties/responsibilities.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 559601-24-Role Profile (Word, 893KB)