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Professional Board Member
Parole Board Queensland; Operational Support Services; Brisbane
The Parole Board Queensland (the Board) is an evidence-based, trauma-informed, administrative decision-making body that works collaboratively with other Queensland criminal justice agencies to decide whether prisoners who have reached their parole eligibility date can be safely released to serve the remainder of their sentence in the community.
The Board is seeking Professional Board Members who are experienced administrative decision-makers and can lead a multi-disciplinary meeting to appropriately apply legal principles to the evidence before the Board and draw conclusions in a supported but complex environment.
Job details
| Position status | Contract |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Justice & Legal |
| Classification | Not applicable |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/640337A/25 |
| Closing date | 29-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | 12 months |
| Contact person | Ashleigh McMillan |
| Contact details | Phone: 3305 5800 Access the National Relay Service |
The Parole Board Queensland (the Board) is an evidence-based, trauma-informed, administrative decision-making body that works collaboratively with other Queensland criminal justice agencies to decide whether prisoners who have reached their parole eligibility date can be safely released to serve the remainder of their sentence in the community.
The Board is seeking Professional Board Members who are experienced administrative decision-makers and can lead a multi-disciplinary meeting to appropriately apply legal principles to the evidence before the Board and draw conclusions in a supported but complex environment.
To be successful in this role, you would ideally demonstrate:
- ability to collaboratively lead board meetings and ensure robust decisions are made within tight timeframes.
- administrative law experience, preferably with expertise in evidence-based decision making and statutory decision-making processes, or other experience relevant to the functions of the Board.
- an ability to apply key principles, findings, and recommendations of external and internal reviews to the functions of the Board.
- experience interpreting and applying decision-making frameworks and legislation and consolidating complex information from various sources to provide comprehensive advice and assessments.
- acceptance and appreciation of the Board's duty to make lawful and evidencebased decisions.
The Board encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and experience, particularly those from First Nations backgrounds or who have experience working with victims of crime.
Appointments may be offered for both full-time and sessional work as required by the Board, for a period of 12 months.
Please refer to the attached Role Description for further information, including how to apply.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/640337/25
Closing Date: Sunday, 29th June 2025
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