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Principal Engagement Officer
Sentence Management Services; Specialist Operations; Community Corrections & Specialist Operations; Brisbane
At Queensland Corrective Services (QCS), we believe in transforming lives through evidence-based correctional services that reduce recidivism and build safer communities. We're looking for a Principal Engagement Officer to oversee and enhance best practices in victim support and drive professional excellence within our Victims Register team.
About the Role
As a Principal Engagement Officer, you'll provide high-level case management support, guide frontline staff in handling complex and high-risk victim cases, and drive trauma-informed, victim-centred practices. You will guide and support staff development, cultivate a culture of ongoing learning, and oversee professional
growth initiatives statewide.
Why Join Us?
- Make a difference in the lives of victims of crime
- Be a strategic leader in a supportive and forward-thinking team
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Psychology, Counselling & Social Work |
| Classification | PO5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/655891/25 |
| Closing date | 05-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Shannon Atkins |
| Contact details | Phone: 07 3565 7643 Access the National Relay Service |
Create Lasting Change — Join a team dedicated to supporting victims and enhancing community safety across Queensland.
At Queensland Corrective Services (QCS), we believe in transforming lives through evidence-based correctional services that reduce recidivism and build safer communities. We're looking for a Principal Engagement Officer to oversee and enhance best practices in victim support and drive professional excellence within our Victims Register team.
About the Role
As a Principal Engagement Officer, you'll provide high-level case management support, guide frontline staff in handling complex and high-risk victim cases, and drive trauma-informed, victim-centred practices. You will guide and support staff development, cultivate a culture of ongoing learning, and oversee professional growth initiatives statewide.
This is your opportunity to shape how victims of crime are supported — influencing both internal practice and external stakeholder engagement across Queensland's justice system. In this role, you will:
- Mentor and support staff through reflective practice, coaching, and expert guidance
- Lead best practice initiatives and support complex, high-risk case management
- Deliver training and drive continuous capability-building within the team
- Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance engagement, particularly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and culturally diverse groups
- Provide strategic input into victim-related policies, service improvements, and legislative requirements
What We're Looking For
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Experience in complex case management, especially in victim services or the criminal justice system
- Proven ability to lead, coach and develop teams
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and foster inclusive practice
- A commitment to trauma-informed and culturally safe service delivery
- Relevant qualifications in Psychology, Criminology, Social Work or Human Services (postgrad qualifications in coaching/supervision highly regarded)
Why Join Us?
- Make a difference in the lives of victims of crime
- Be a strategic leader in a supportive and forward-thinking team
- Access flexible work options, learning programs and career development
- Work in a values-led agency that promotes professionalism, integrity, and innovation
This role may involve occasional travel within Queensland.
We are an equal opportunity employer. People from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, and those from non-English speaking backgrounds, are encouraged to apply.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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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