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Principal Advisor Business Services


Parole Board Secretariat; Operational Support Services; Brisbane City

The Parole Board Secretariat is a business unit that sits within the Community Corrections and Specialist Operations division in QCS.

The Secretariat is responsible for providing human resource management support, finance support, managing rosters and supporting in the development, application and oversight of governance and strategy systems and processes of Parole Board Queensland.

The Parole Board Queensland was established as an independent authority and its statutory functions and powers are exercised independent from influence by Queensland Corrective Services (QCS).

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/608019/24
Closing date 06-Jan-2025
Job duration
Contact person Cassandra Cowie
Contact details Mobile: 0457 228 735
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An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced administrator to join Parole Board Queensland's Secretariat Business Services Team.

This role is dynamic and varied and will give you the opportunity to work across a range of administrative, financial and human resources management and other critical services to the Board and its Secretariat, and your day-to-day you could include; 

  • Advise the Executive and Management teams on risk identification, mitigation, and best practices in line with legislative, procedural, quality assurance, and risk management frameworks.
  • Collaborate with leadership to develop, implement, and enhance governance arrangements, ensuring compliance with statutory and procedural requirements.
  • Oversee the preparation and quality of reports, briefings, cabinet submissions, and other communications.
  • Manage financial, facilities, asset, and human resource data for the Board and Secretariat.
  • Stay informed about contemporary issues affecting the Parole Board Queensland, ensuring that risks related to the Secretariat and Board functions are identified and managed through effective communication with key stakeholders.

The role description attached to this advertisement provides a full outline of the role requirements and you are encouraged to review this to assist with your application for this position.

Within the context of the role responsibilities described above under “About the role', the ideal applicant will be someone who can competitively demonstrate their knowledge, skills and experiences and their suitability against the Leadership competencies for Queensland (Team Leader): Vision, Results and Accountability in the context of the essential requirements for this role:

  • Extensive experience and knowledge in business governance and risk management, with the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
  • Strong analytical abilities to create innovative risk management strategies and resolve challenges effectively.
  • Proven track record of influencing and communicating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to support agency goals and foster productive relationships.
  • Strategic planner with the ability to address issues, guide decision-making, and drive business improvement initiatives.
  • Advanced management skills, including expertise in project, human resource, and financial management to ensure efficient coordination, resource utilization, and timely delivery in a dynamic environment.
  • Skilled in using Queensland Corrective Services data systems and experienced in preparing performance reports.

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Applications to remain current for 12 months.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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