Provide advice to management and staff on specific cultural and management issues pertaining to prisoners, contribute to their case management and sentence management and consult with relevant multi-cultural communities and organisations to support family contact for prisoners

Job details

Within the context of the role responsibilities described above under “About the role", the ideal applicant will be someone who can competitively demonstrate their knowledge, skills and experiences and their suitability against The Leadership Competencies for Queensland (Individual contributor): Vision, Results and Accountability in the context of the essential requirements for this role: 

The essential requirements for this role are:

• Ability to engage with the community, key stakeholder liaison and/or working with special interest groups particularly in the criminal justice system with particular emphasis on key stakeholders within indigenous
• High level written communication skills including the ability to produce complex reports and documentation within a legislatively controlled environment
• Current and detailed knowledge of indigenous issues, trends and practices and the ability to analyse their impact on prisoners
• Effective interpersonal skills as evidence by the ability to build successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Self-aware and consistent with the attitudes and behaviours that need to be modelled in a correctional environment
• Resilient to remain motivated in achieving high standards in the delivery of essential frontline services
• Well rounded in administrative and technical skills that assist in the achievement of workplace goals
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies and procedures
• Communicates professionally and engages with respect with colleagues, offenders, management and stakeholders. Experience in working collaboratively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of risk assessment instruments and processes and their application and be able to apply within criminal justice settings
• Well-developed written communication skills with the ability to provide high quality professional reports and case notes
• Respect for sensitivity and confidentiality of issues and information handled.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/612230/25
Closing Date: Thursday, 30th January 2025

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.

• Final-Applicant-Information-Guide-QCS-September-2023 (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  612230 24 role description (PDF, 465KB)