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Principal Community Services Officer
Office of Regional Director (Sunshine Coast and Central); Youth Justice; Region – Sunshine Coast and Central – Youth Justice; Mooloolaba or Hervey Bay
Leads and coordinates the development, implementation, evaluation and review of partnerships and service planning initiatives involving the department and key stakeholders, including government and non-government agencies, in line with the Youth Justice Strategy.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Psychology, Counselling & Social Work |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Wide Bay,Sunshine Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/654012/25 |
| Closing date | 27-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 31/12/25 (with possibility of extension) |
| Contact person | Jennifer Hoffman |
| Contact details | Phone: 4848 4600 Access the National Relay Service |
As Principal Community Services Officer, you will specifically:
- Support the establishment and operation of high level, strategic multi-agency initiatives including Multi-agency Collaborative Panels.
- Develop and lead a strong, integrated multi-agency service system in collaboration with non-government funded and unfunded provider/s, and relevant government agencies at a local level, and conduct planning activities, including service mapping and outcome monitoring and evaluation, to identify potential challenges and enhance service delivery.
- Represent youth justice at regional consultation forums, committees or working groups as required.
- Promote learning and information sharing in relation to services, networks and referral pathways within the community, through site mentoring, delivery of learning and development opportunities, and via the preparation of a range of high quality communication materials.
- Provide leadership in the implementation of strategies that facilitate and sustain the formation of partnerships between the department and key stakeholders within the region and at a local level.
- Enhance the local regional community by actively practicing and promoting excellence in service delivery and public administration and identifying opportunities for improving regional client service.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with key stakeholders.
- Facilitate the effective engagement in the partnership of people, communities and organisations from Indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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