Southport Community Corrections are looking for an Administration Officer who will contribute to the effective operation of the district office by providing administration support. The successful applicant will be required to commence mid to late April 2026.

Community Corrections is responsible for supervising adult offenders in the community. Community Corrections is divided into seven regions each with a number of district offices and reporting centres. Community Corrections staff aim to protect the community and reduce re-offending by supervising offenders in the community in which they live and encourage offenders to adopt more pro-social attitudes and behaviours.

Job details

The essential requirements for this role are:

• Communication skills as demonstrated through the ability to listen, understand and speak clearly to a wide range of audiences. Written skills with the ability to summarise information and data 
• Proven administrative skills including financial processing and database management 
• Ability to apply and understand departmental policies and procedures 
• Ability to use judgment and discretion with confidential information 
• Planning & Organising abilities to ensure tasks are completed within the required deadlines and in accordance with all relevant policies and procedures
• Ability to acquire knowledge of relevant acts and regulations 
• Decision making and reasoning involve gathering information, evaluating a variety of solutions, and selecting the best option, working ethically, working under pressure and demonstrating resilience 
• Teamwork skills with the ability to work without supervision and as part of the broader team. In addition, demonstrated ability to collaborate and contribute to team results. 
• 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 
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills with a focus on providing strong customer service 

Please refer to the role description for a full overview of the role, essential requirements and how to apply for the position. 

People who work within the Community Corrections environment may be exposed to information about offending behaviours, criminal activity and other explicit, distressing or offensive content. Whilst Queensland Corrective Services offers an employee assistance program for our employees and their immediate family, prospective employees should consider their own personal resilience and consider what coping strategies they may need in a position with QCS Community Corrections. 

A suitability pool may be created and utilised for similar recurring vacancies within the region for a period of 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.

Documents

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

• 678148-26-Role Description (PDF, 244KB)
  
  
  678148-26-Applicant information guide (PDF, 957KB)