The Senior Advisor, Youth Detention Recruitment supports the recruitment of frontline Detention Youth Workers on a statewide basis, with key duties including delivering of targeted information sessions, talent attraction activities, and facilitating assessment centres for applicants.

The role requires collaboration with stakeholders and the ability to engage sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, understanding issues affecting them.

Job details

The Senior Advisor, Youth Detention Recruitment plays a key role in the recruitment and selection of frontline Detention Youth Workers and other departmental staff within youth detention, ensuring compliance with Queensland Government policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities include delivering practical information sessions, engaging in talent attraction initiatives, and cofacilitating candidate assessment processes, such as assessment centres for groups of applicants.

The role requires effective collaboration with a range of internal and external stakeholders. A demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, along with a sound understanding of the issues affecting them in contemporary society, is essential.

Additionally, the role involves contributing to the monitoring and evaluation of recruitment activities to drive continuous improvement and ensure the delivery of high-quality recruitment services for youth detention.

Interested in applying?

To enable us to assess your suitability, your applications should include:

• a statement not more than two pages that summarises your skills, experience and achievements against the leadership competencies/capabilities and duties/responsibilities
• a current resume containing details of 2 referees. At least one referee should have a thorough knowledge of your work over the past two years as your manager or supervisor.
• Apply via www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au
• If you experience any technical difficulties when accessing www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au, please contact 13 QGOV (13 74 68).

If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please contact Leanne.Beikoff@youthjustice.qld.gov.au.

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.

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Documents

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• 690526-26-Role Description (Word, 434KB)
  Role Description