Make a meaningful difference in remote Queensland communities.

These roles offer the opportunity to work closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Doomadgee and Mornington Island, supporting positive behavioural change and community safety. You’ll bring strong communication skills, cultural awareness, and resilience to a role that is both challenging and deeply rewarding.

If you’re seeking purpose‑driven work and a unique lifestyle experience, this opportunity offers genuine community connection and impact.

Job details

Make a Meaningful Impact in Remote Queensland - Build Your Career in Doomadgee or Mornington Island.

Looking for a role where your work directly strengthens community safety and wellbeing? Doomadgee and Mornington Island offer a unique opportunity to contribute to remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities while experiencing a lifestyle rich in culture, connection, and purpose.

These locations provide a deeply rewarding professional experience, with opportunities to build strong relationships, support positive behavioural change, and work closely with local stakeholders. Living and working in remote communities requires adaptability, cultural awareness, and emotional resilience, but the impact you make is significant and lasting.

From community events to the natural beauty of the Gulf region, these locations offer a lifestyle that is both distinctive and meaningful. If you're seeking purpose‑driven work and the chance to contribute to community safety in a culturally diverse environment, this role offers a rare and valuable opportunity.

What could working and living in this region look like?

Additional Information:

• Roles in remote communities attract additional benefits including locality allowance, location benefit and employee accommodation benefit or QCS housing provided
• Must hold a current C class driver's licence
• While formal qualifications are not mandatory, tertiary qualifications in human services disciplines are highly regarded
• Successful applicants will be required to complete the Certificate IV in Correctional Practice (Community).
• The successful applicant will be required to undertake training relevant to the operational demands of the role, which may include urinalysis testing, court related duties, and other training as identified by the relevant delegate

How to Apply:

Submit your application via Queensland Government SmartJobs including:

• A current resume
• A brief (1-2 pages) cover letter addressing the key responsibilities and how you meet the requirements of this role

Whether you're starting out or looking to grow your career in human services, this role offers meaningful work, professional development, and the chance to make a real impact across Queensland.

Further information:

• We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you have a health condition, disability, or cultural or linguistic background that requires adjustments, please let our Talent Acquisition team know. We will support you to participate equitably throughout the recruitment process.
• We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Multiple positions are available. This recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to 12 months.

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.

Two permanent full-time positions available

Documents

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

• 687878-26-Role Profile (PDF, 279KB)
  
  
  687878-26-Tips for writing your QCS application (PDF, 278KB)