The High-Risk Offender Management Unit (HROMU) team based in the Brisbane and Townsville regions is responsible for the supervision of offenders subject to a supervision order pursuant to the Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003 (DPSOA) residing throughout Queensland and the electronic monitoring of offenders on parole. It comprises of the following work groups:

• HROMU Strategic Risk and Support, including the Clinical Support Unit;
• HROMU Operations SEQ, operating from Wacol
• HROMU Central to Far Northern, operating from Townsville and;
• The Electronic Monitoring and Surveillance Unit (EMSU), responsible for the Statewide GPS monitoring of DPSOA offenders and offenders subject to Parole Supervision.

Job details

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).

The essential requirements for this role are:

• Demonstrated staff roster management skills, preferably within a 24/7 operating environment
• Information technology skills at a competent level with the willingness to learn new IT skills and use internal information management databases as well as Microsoft Office software
• Planning & Organising abilities to ensure tasks are completed within the required deadlines and in accordance with all relevant policies and procedures
• Problem solving skills with the ability to apply a range of problem solving strategies and show initiative in identifying and solving problems both independently and as a team member
• Ability to use judgement and discretion with confidential information
• Sound Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills for gathering and providing information both over the phone and in person, to a range of stakeholders and the ability to listen, understand and to negotiate with staff on staffing/roster management and HR related issues
• Ability to acquire knowledge of relevant acts and regulations
• Sound information technology, including proficiency in using a range of software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and databases and other office technology

Qualifications, professional registration, conditions and other requirements:

• Nil

How to apply

To be considered for this role, please provide the following information to the selection panel for assessment of your suitability:

• A cover letter (1-2 pages maximum) outlining how your knowledge, skills and experiences make you a competitive candidate against the Leadership competencies for Queensland (Individual contributor): Vision, Results and Accountability within the context of the essential requirements ‘role fit' and responsibilities described under ‘about the role'.
• Your current curriculum vitae/resume, including two referees who can attest to your performance and conduct in the workplace. Referees should have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years, and it is preferable to include your current/immediate/past supervisor. By providing the names and contact details of your referee/s you consent for these people to be contacted by the selection panel. If you do not wish for a referee to be contacted, please indicate this on your resume and contact the selection panel chair to discuss. 

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.

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.

• 581031-24-Role Profile (PDF, 416KB)
  
  
  581031-24-Final-Applicant-Information-Guide-QCS-September-2023 (PDF, 309KB)