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Probation Services Officer

Queensland Corrective Services
Aitkenvale, QLD
A$87,790 p/a
Community Services & Development → Community Development
Contract
On-site

Posted 4 days ago


The essential requirements for this role are:

  • Planning and organising skills to ensure tasks are completed within deadlines; that requires work completion autonomously and as part of a team.
  • Interpersonal and negotiation skills to support service delivery in an environment where engagement with a range of internal and external stakeholders is critical; and
  • Awareness for sensitivity and confidentiality of issues and information and a commitment to maintaining personal compliance with legislative provisions relating to confidentiality and privacy
  • Strong communication skills and experience in conducting difficult conversations, problem solving and negotiating resolutions

Qualifications, professional registration, conditions and other requirements:

  • There is no mandatory qualification for appointment to this position but degree qualified graduates from the human services disciplines will be highly regarded.
  • The incumbent may be required to travel on official business and 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.
  • Individuals employed on a permanent or temporary basis will be required to complete Certificate IV in Correctional Practice (Community). All activities and assessments associated with the Certificate IV are to be completed within 12 months of commencing their employment, and certification achieved within 18 months.
  • The incumbent will be required to undertake training relevant to the position which will include urinalysis testing, court duties and other training identified for operational service delivery as relevant for the district by the Delegate.

Incentives:

  • An attractive salary package including 12.75% superannuation and annual leave loading
  • Industry-leading training and support as well as promotional and development opportunities
  • Family support through parental leave and flexible working arrangements
  • Benefit from competitive remuneration and employment terms and conditions
  • Gain satisfaction of working in a professional workforce committed to quality service delivery in the community

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/635753/25

Closing Date: Friday, 23rd May 2025


About Queensland Corrective Services

Wacol, QLD, Australia

Queensland Corrective Services aims to provide stakeholders, private providers and other Government agencies with easy to find information about the Department and its management.

ueensland Corrective Services' vision is to become the leader in our business and a partner in criminal and social justice.

Being a leader in corrections means we are:

building on established and sound correctional practices

actively driving the policy agenda to set the future direction of corrective services

establishing innovative and effective intervention strategies and programs

Being a partner in criminal and social justice means that we will:

share our knowledge

influence positive change

be responsive to community priorities

establish participative and collaborative networks

QCS is striving continuously for more effective and innovative programs and services, fair and humane treatment of offenders and a strong commitment to equity and cultural diversity.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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