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Cultural Liaison Officer Identified
Far North Region; Community Corrections; Community Corrections & Specialist Operations; Cairns
Are you a strong Indigenous male or female committed to helping mobs throughout Queensland? Do you want to see change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and help them lead a positive life in the community, away from crime and back into family, kin, culture and country? Are you passionate about your wider community and helping to create change across the region?
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Community Care |
| Classification | AO4 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/685180/26 |
| Closing date | 27-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | 6 months with possible extension |
| Contact person | Kate Fouhy |
| Contact details | Mobile: 0407966102 Access the National Relay Service |
The most suitable applicant will demonstrate their applied knowledge, skills and experiences against these essential role requirements of the position.
- Ability to contribute to and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Current knowledge and interest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues, trends and practices and their impact on criminal behaviour with a drive for continual learning and professional development.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain stakeholder relationships (particularly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations) including where the working relationship is at distance, in order to promote positive service outcomes.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to maintain effective internal and external professional partnerships.
- Self-awareness and ability to be a positive representative of QCS and ability to role model behaviours and attitudes in alignment with QCS values and priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to produce written reports, represent QCS and contribute within forums and meetings.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of issues and information.
Mandatory requirements
The following mandatory requirements apply to this role:
- The possession of a C class licence is required and will be mandatory in specific locations where it is identified as essential by the hiring panel.
- This position has been identified as a position to be filled by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.
Other conditions and requirements
There may be instances where the incumbent will be required to work hours outside the normal work hours, undertake travel to other locations, or temporarily work from an alternate location.
The most suitable applicant will demonstrate their applied knowledge, skills and experiences against these essential role requirements of the Individual Contributor leadership stream.
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.
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685180-26-Role Description (PDF, 301KB)
Role Description
685180-26-Applicant information guide (PDF, 957KB)
Information Package for Applicants
