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Electronic Monitoring Surveillance Officer


High Risk Offender Management Unit; Community Corrections; Community Corrections and Specialist Operations; Wacol

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

Position status Casual
Position type Non Standard Hours
Occupational group Community Care
Classification OO4
Workplace Location Brisbane - West
Job ad reference QLD/595106CAP/24
Closing date 02-Oct-2025
Job duration
Contact person Kelli Skillington
Contact details Phone: 3727 9861
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**This talent pipeline is open for candidates to register their interest as an Electronic Monitoring and Surveillance Officer for various casual employment opportunities throughout the next 12 months. When an opportunity arises, you will be notified that recruitment is progressing. There may be various opportunities throughout the next 12 months. **

Information about the position, duties and responsibilities of the role is available in the attached job description.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months.

To be successful in this role, the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following experience, knowledge and skills:

  • Experience in, and understanding of, supervision and surveillance practices in a human services or related field
  • Experience in a criminal justice environment or similar human services/regulatory agency
  • Ability to engage with community groups and/or external service providers
  • Ability to work collaboratively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Knowledge, interpretation and application of legislation, policies and procedures
  • Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills
  • Sound judgement, initiative and maturity in conflict resolution
  • Confidence, flexibility and resilience
  • Negotiation skills
  • Risk identification
  • Computer and keyboard skills

Qualifications, professional registration, conditions and other requirements:

  • The incumbent will be required to undertake and successfully complete internal pre-service training and associated accreditations, and ongoing training and professional development relevant to the role.
  • Possession of C Class driver's license
  • This position involves shift work as the role supports the 24/7 monitoring of offenders in the community. Shift penalties apply.

How to apply:

You will need to complete an online application which includes a 1-2-page cover letter and a resume, including your skills and employment history and two referees who can attest to your performance and conduct within the workplace.

If successful, you will be required to undertake five to six weeks of full-time onboarding training (with a mixture of shifts including morning, afternoon, nights, and
weekends.

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.

Continuous Applicant Pool closing Thursday, 2nd October 2024

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