• Conduct mental health, disability, and suicide or self-harm risk screening of offenders, and record information
• Respond to offender requests for support in relation to welfare needs and collaborate with relevant internal and external stakeholders as required
• Deliver individual or group-based brief, skill acquisition focused interventions aimed at developing coping skills and building resilience
• Provide case management to individuals with presenting mental health, disability or other vulnerabilities using effective time management and prioritisation skills, including clinical and non-clinical responsibilities and the maintenance of accurate record and documentation
• Engage in evidence-based practice relevant to the prevention of suicide and self harm behaviour
• Provide timely advice to offenders about available services and community expectations

Job details

• Experience and understanding of welfare provision in a human services or related field.
• Experience in or exposure to a criminal justice environment or similar human services area.
• Resilient to remain motivated in achieving high standards in the delivery of essential frontline services.
• Well-rounded in administrative and technical skills that assist in the achievement of workplace goals.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in working collaboratively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of risk and mental health screening instruments and processes and their application and be able to apply within criminal justice settings.
• Well-developed written communication skills with the ability to provide high quality professional reports and case notes.
• Well-developed verbal communication skills with the ability to engage with a diverse client group and to effectively communicate with stakeholders in a manner appropriate to the audience.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference:  QLD/675984/26

Closing Date:  Monday, 2^nd February 2026

Further information

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

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

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

• 675984-26-Role Profile (PDF, 244KB)
  
  
  675984-26-Final-Applicant-Information-Guide-V2.0-May 2025 (PDF, 940KB)